Dr. Laura Fruhen

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Laura Fruhen is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University, specializing in Work and Organizational Psychology within the Behavioural Science Institute. Her research focuses on how individual contextual factors shape safety, health, and wellbeing in the workplace, particularly influenced by organizational structures and leadership dynamics. Her primary research streams include Leadership, where she investigates leader behaviors and cognitive frameworks that impact safety and wellbeing, and Work Design, which explores atypical work configurations, including automation and non-standard roles, and their implications for human performance and mental health. Fruhen has conducted empirical studies across various high-risk sectors, including aviation, mining, emergency services, and healthcare, often engaging with frontline teams and executive leadership. Her work has notably contributed to policy practices, such as Australia's Code of Practice on workplace mental health for Fly-In Fly-Out workers. She emphasizes making research accessible for practical applications and maintains collaborations with government agencies and industry partners. Fruhen is active in developing evidence-based tools and delivering targeted workshops while disseminating research through white papers, presentations, and media engagements.

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