At the heart of our research lies the analysis, evaluation and design of solutions to the challenges facing business and society, guided by our psychological expertise. In close collaboration with companies, we help shape the conditions for the world of tomorrow.
Research fields
Designing more flexible work
Transformation of leadership, collaboration and space in terms of «New Work»
Diversity and multi-perspectivity
Competence in dealing with diversity, conflicts, sustainability and shortage of skilled workers
Healthy changes
The way we work together is changing. New forms of work and organisational models offer opportunities as well as risks for the health and motivation of employees.
Healthy living
Promoting a healthy lifestyle throughout life is of critical importance in society.
Healthy working
Sustainable corporate success is closely linked with the health of employees.
Innovative market offers and consumption
Psychologically sound approaches for forward-looking offers with a long-term horizon
Reliability, safety and security
Analysing, evaluating and shaping the interaction of people, technology and organisation for reliable and secure working processes
Social and digital interaction
Psychological expertise for innovating and designing digital transformation processes in companies and organisations
Suitability and employee development
Fitting the person in with the professional requirements as a focal point for advice, employee selection and employee development
Institutes
Institute for Innovation, Transformation, and Sustainability
Digitalisation, mobility, and individualisation are accelerating change across work, the economy, and society. This transformation calls for more than technological solutions; it requires a deep understanding of human experience and behaviour in complex change processes.
Institute for Mental and Organisational Health
Digitalisation, social upheavals and new forms of work open doors to the world of work, but also pose challenges for mental and organisational health.
Institute Humans in Complex Systems
Automation, digitalisation and technical networking present great opportunities but also challenges for the complex interplay between humans, technology and organisations.
Latest research projects
Tools for student selection and career advice
We develop online tools for student selection and career advice.
Safety management platform
A network for sharing experiences across sectors
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Prof. Dr. Anne Herrmann