Sophie Rosenbohm

Dr. Sophie Rosenbohm is a Research Associate at the Institute for Work and Qualification (IAQ), University of Duisburg-Essen, specializing in the department of Working Hours and Work Organization. Her research focuses on contemporary labor dynamics, including transnational employee representation, digital platform work, and the evolution of collective bargaining structures. She actively contributes to policy-relevant studies, such as those examining global labor standards and co-determination frameworks in multinational corporations.

Her scholarly interests span:

• Labor relations and industrial democracy
• Transnational regulation of work in global supply chains
• Impacts of digitalization on employment structures
• Platform economy and gig work precarity
• European Union labor policy and corporate governance

Rosenbohm's recent publications predominantly explore decentralization trends in collective bargaining, transnational labor regulation, and the complexities of platform-based work. She frequently employs comparative methodologies, analyzing cases across Germany, the Netherlands, and broader European contexts. Her work consistently intersects sociology, political economy, and industrial relations theory.

She coordinates academic initiatives such as the 2024 conference Co-determination in Complex Corporate Structures, facilitating dialogue between scholars and practitioners on evolving labor representation models. Her collaborative projects include research funded by the Hans-Böckler-Stiftung and the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.