About
Prof. Dr. Jochen Menges is a Professor at the University of Zurich, holding the Chair of Human Resource Management and Leadership within the Department of Business Administration under the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics. He serves as Director of the Center for Leadership in the Future of Work and contributes to the DSI Community Work.
Research Interests: His work bridges leadership studies, emotional intelligence, mindfulness practices, and digital transformation in work environments. Key areas include charismatic leadership attribution, AI-human collaboration, emotion regulation, and future of work dynamics.
Recent Publications: Menges explores how anthropomorphic AI affects workplace emotions, develops VR-based organizational simulations, and investigates the role of awe in leadership perception. His 2024 guest editorial on human-centered future of work emphasizes balancing technological and human needs.
Emerging Insights: Studies on emotional responses to AI, mindfulness interventions, and gender dynamics in emotional intelligence demonstrate his focus on emotional and psychological dimensions of modern work. His populist support research connects negative affect with global political trends.
