Professor Dr. Veerle Brenninkmeijer

Biography

Veerle Brenninkmeijer is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University, in the Department of Social, Health and Organizational Psychology. Her teaching and research interests are primarily centered on well-being, motivation, and performance within the work context. A significant aspect of her research examines career development and the well-being of young workers, with a focus on studies concerning the transition from education to work. Furthermore, she investigates how individuals shape their work environment alongside their coworkers. Prior to her current role, Veerle was employed as a researcher and consultant at the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), where her work concentrated on long-term sickness absence, reintegration, and the activation of unemployed individuals. She completed her PhD thesis at the University of Groningen, exploring the themes of social comparison and burnout.

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