Barbara Waldhauser

Barbara Waldhauser is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna, where she heads the City of Vienna's "New Work – New Business" competence team. She teaches in the "European Business and Management" and "Work Design and HR Management" degree programs.

She holds a Bachelor of Science (Honors) and a Master of Arts degree. Her academic credentials support her interdisciplinary approach to research and teaching.

Waldhauser's research investigates digital transformation's impact on business and work, with core interests in AI applications in HR, sustainable business practices, diversity management, human-computer interaction, and technology readiness. Her work consistently examines human-centered aspects of technological change, emphasizing organizational behavior and social implications.

Analysis of her publications reveals strong thematic continuity: AI adoption in human resources (2021), sustainability frameworks for multinationals (2019), gender dynamics in educational assessment (2019), and ICT-induced workplace stress (2019). These studies collectively address the intersection of technology, sustainability, and social equity in modern organizations.

As head of the "New Work – New Business" competence team, she drives Vienna's strategic initiatives on future work models and business innovation, directly applying her research to municipal policy development.