Jan Sauer

Prof. Dr. Jan Sauer is a Professor of HR Management at the Weiden Business School (University of Applied Sciences Amberg-Weiden). His expertise spans employee recruitment, development, and retention, with a focus on AI-supported methods, performance management in new work environments, and target group-specific retention factors.

• Current Position: Professor for HR Management (2023–present)
• Prior Experience: International HR Management at Continental AG (2016–2023), Freelance HR Consulting/Training/Business Coaching (2008–2016), Research & Teaching at University of Regensburg (2010–2016)

Education:

• Ph.D. in Psychology (University of Regensburg)
• Diploma in Psychology (University of Regensburg)
• Certifications: Bavarian University Teaching (Profi-Lehre), Business Coaching (CoBeCe), Hogan© Personality Assessment (metaBeratung GmbH), Project Management (Contur GmbH)

Research Interests integrate theoretical and applied perspectives, emphasizing:

• AI-supported recruitment strategies
• Performance management in evolving work environments
• Targeted employee retention analysis

Professional Affiliations: German Association of Psychologists (BDP), German Psychological Society (DGPs), Regensburg Association for Advertising Research (RVW)

Contact: Room 216, Main Building, Weiden; Office hours by appointment via email.