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Roy Sijbom is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management and Organisation at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He previously served as an Assistant Professor in Work and Organisational Psychology at the University of Amsterdam and completed his PhD in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behavior at the University of Groningen in 2013. Dr. Sijbom's research focuses on various aspects of workforce development, examining how digital transformation and technological innovations affect employee learning and motivation in organizations. His key interest areas include learning communities as a vehicle for lifelong learning, where he investigates how to effectively organize and motivate employees in a changing work environment. His work also addresses creativity and innovation within organizations, encouraging managers to foster a culture that enhances employee creativity. Furthermore, he adopts a multilevel perspective to study employee well-being, focusing on the interplay between workplace dynamics and employee mental health. Throughout his career, Dr. Sijbom has successfully attracted significant research funding, including various initiatives under the Horizon 2020 program and the Dutch Science Foundation (NWO).
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Teaching and researching in the field of management and organization.
University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Conducted research and taught courses related to work and organizational psychology.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.