People, Work & Organization

The professorship of Jacqueline Rietveld focuses on research projects that contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive way of working and organizing: sustainable and inclusive HRM and management practices that contribute to the well-being of people, communities, society and the planet.

The professorship prioritizes projects on the HR themes of ‘Sustainable Employability’, ‘Inclusivity’ and ‘Training & Development’ in collaboration with regional SMEs and non-profit organizations. This is especially aimed at vulnerable groups, including young people, older employees, and individuals with a distance to the labor market.

Contact

For more information please reach out by email

jacqueline.rietveld@nhlstenden.com

Close connection with the programs in HRM, International Business and Business Administration

Special about the professorship is the strong connection with the HRM, International Business and Business Administration programs of the Academy of Business and Leadership. All researchers also work as lecturers. Examples of educational activities that align with the direction of the professorship include:

Methods and Techniques of Research: A contribution to the international standard work Methods and Techniques of Research published by Pearson;
DBE-Toolbox HRM: A toolbox with methods and techniques for research and design in HR practice;
Talent Indicator: A method for talent development and study career guidance in vocational education;
Research in Organizations: A website with models, measurement tools, methods and techniques for practice-oriented research in organizations;
The Art of Ethical Leadership: A minor for students who want to prepare for ethical issues in their professional and/or management careers, which will form the foundation for a broader Center for Ethical Leadership within the Vital Economy research group;
Expert Lectures: The research team provides lectures in various programs and workshops on the future of work, staff shortages, inclusive organizations and labor markets, onboarding and ethics in organizations;
Confidential Advisor for Scientific Integrity (professor): The research group integrates and oversees ethics in DBE practice assignments.

Team members

Ongoing and planned research projects

Inclusive Employers: A regional research and innovation program from the WRLlab of the Inclusive Community Lab Fryslân, in collaboration with the Municipality of Leeuwarden, the Business Services Platform, Friesland Werkt, the Innovation Pact Fryslân and the internal HR department, aimed at promoting an inclusive labor market, particularly for higher-educated individuals on social benefits.
Planner Pro: The development of a serious game for (more) transport planners in sustainable transport, in collaboration with logistics SMEs, TLN, the Foundation for Training and Development in Freight Transport, Fontys University of Applied Sciences and the Segalab of the Design Driven Innovation professorship.
Human Capital Innovation Network Welfare & Care South & East Drenthe: A multi-year research and innovation program focused on addressing staff shortages in the care and welfare sector.
Groundbreaking Perspective: A multi-year research and innovation program, in collaboration with UMCG, RUG, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, and regional employers, aimed at maintaining the health and vitality of employees in the later stages of their careers.
Resilient SMEs North: A regional research and innovation program aimed at promoting resilience in the regional SMEs, in collaboration with VNO-NCW MKB-Noord, the Center for Entrepreneurship, and Koninklijke Horeca Noord.
Graduation Bootcamp: A multi-year research and innovation program focused on addressing study delays and extended study durations, particularly for vulnerable students. The professorship is applying for a Comenius Leadership Fellow 2024 for this program.
How Are You Doing?: A multi-year research and innovation program aimed at facilitating the onboarding of new lecturers in higher education.
Slow Potentials... Needed in the Job Market: A multi-year research and innovation program focused on successfully graduating and transitioning to the labor market for long-term students at NHL Stenden, in collaboration with internal departments and WRK.lab.