Franziska Scheier

Dr. Franziska Scheier is a Researcher at the IMU-Institut Berlin GmbH, affiliated with the Department of Skill Formation and Labor Markets. Her work focuses on company-related labor policy, industrial relations, social inequality, and qualitative methods in social science. She has held research positions at the WZB (Social Science Research Center Berlin) and received a scholarship from the Hans-Böckler-Stiftung since 2012.

Her research explores topics such as work-life balance policies, employee representation, and lifelong learning in corporate environments. Key projects include analyzing 'lifetime working accounts' and workplace time management strategies to address skill shortages.

Publications span peer-reviewed journals and policy briefs, emphasizing practical applications of qualitative research in labor market dynamics. Notable works include studies on establishing education-friendly work schedules and innovative approaches to corporate training programs.

Funding: Her doctoral project on employee representatives' challenges was supported by the Hans-Böckler Foundation. Current affiliation: IMU-Institut Berlin GmbH, located at Alte Jakobstraße 76, Berlin.