Pia Tham

Pia Tham is an Associate Professor at ESSEC Business School specializing in social work and organizational behavior. Her research examines working conditions of social workers, transitions from education to professional life, and work-life balance challenges.

Major research streams investigate how organizational conditions affect workplace health, factors contributing to job satisfaction and stability in social services, and the impact of upbringing on career decisions. Current projects explore sustainable working conditions in social services through longitudinal analysis.

Her publications employ qualitative methodologies to analyze professional identity formation, work-hour cultures, and career decision-making processes in high-demand professions.