Jana Retkowsky

Jana Retkowsky is a Researcher and Postdoctoral Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s School of Business and Economics, within the Management and Organisation department. Her work focuses on understanding evolving work dynamics, including gig economies and AI integration in workplaces. She holds a PhD and has conducted ethnographic studies on contingent workforces. Key contributions include research on sustainable careers and managing AI-empowered workforces.

Education: PhD (details not specified), with postdoctoral research at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Research Interests: Jana’s research explores the intersection of technology and labor, particularly gig work, generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT), and sustainable career development. She emphasizes practical impact, collaborating with stakeholders to shape labor policies. Recent studies include analyzing ChatGPT’s role in knowledge work and multi-stakeholder approaches to flexworker career sustainability.

Key Contributions: Authored 5 peer-reviewed articles, including a 2024 Best Paper Award-winning study. Her work appears in Career Development International, Business Horizons, and Dutch media. She actively disseminates findings through international conferences (e.g., Academy of Management) and public platforms.

• Awards: Career Development International 2024 Best Paper Award (2024).
• Grants/Activities: Organized events like the DLF Lab (2022) and conferences on inclusive careers. Engaged in 8 activities including lectures and expert meetings.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the DLF Lab (www.dlf-lab.nl), focusing on sustainable careers for flexible workers.