Karen Pak

Dr. Karen Pak is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg University's Department of Human Resource Studies within the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Her research focuses on aging at work, sustainable careers, major life events, and human resource practices. She teaches courses such as 'Academic Skills PEW A/B' and 'Organizational Psychology for People Management.'

Her expertise includes investigating how HR practices and job design influence workforce sustainability, particularly for aging employees and gig workers. Key areas of study involve career transitions, the impact of life events on workability, and technology's role in successful aging at work.

Her recent publications explore topics like career shocks in gig economies, proactive behaviors in career sustainability, and the intersection of parenthood with academic identity. These studies highlight her commitment to understanding workplace dynamics that enable long-term employee engagement and adaptability.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Her work emphasizes practical interventions to improve workplace inclusivity and support systems, particularly for diverse cohorts including older workers and those facing career disruptions.