Main research areas

Workplace integration of refugees

How do refugees find a job and what kind of work do they find? How can companies contribute to successful integration?

Significance of the Covid pandemic for HR management

What have companies learned from the Covid pandemic and how have they done it?

Migration and company personnel strategies for dealing with people with a migration background

How do migrants find a job, and what opportunities and challenges are associated with international careers?

Gender and diversity in organizations

What factors influence gender relations in the workplace and cooperation between diverse groups of employees? How can equal opportunities be created?

Southeast Europe

What HR strategies do Austrian companies pursue with regard to their business activities in South Eastern Europe, and what are the special features of HR management in South Eastern European companies?

Academic careers and working conditions in universities

What factors influence the demarcation between the professional and private lives of scientists, and how can the career insecurity of young scientists be reduced?