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Dr. Beatrice Piccoli is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of Essex's Essex Business School since September 2017. She holds a joint PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology from the Universities of Verona (Italy) and Leuven (Belgium). Her research focuses on job insecurity, employee well-being, leadership, and organizational behavior. She has been affiliated with KU Leuven's Research Group on Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology since her postdoctoral role funded by the EU's Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant (2015–2017). Additional affiliations include a visiting scholar position at St. John’s University (New York, 2016) through the COOPERINT grant and a researcher role at the University of Verona (2016).
Educational Background:
- PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology (2015): Joint program between University of Verona and KU Leuven
- MSc in Management of Training Services (2011): University of Verona
- Postdoctoral Researcher at KU Leuven (2015–2017): Funded by EU Horizon 2020
Research Interests:
Beatrice explores the impact of job insecurity on organizational outcomes (e.g., performance, discretionary behaviors), employee well-being, and household dynamics. She also investigates mindfulness in high-stress professions, proactive personality traits among older workers, and the role of leadership in change management. Her work integrates social exchange theory, psychological contract theory, and cross-cultural perspectives.
Grants & Awards:
- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (EU Horizon 2020, 2015–2017)
- COOPERINT Internationalization Grant (University of Verona, 2016)
- Banco Popolare Funding for Aging & Well-being Research (2015)
Teaching & Supervision:
Dr. Piccoli teaches Human Resource Management modules at Essex Business School, focusing on organizational behavior and employee relations. She supports postgraduate research students in areas aligned with her expertise, such as job insecurity and workplace psychology.
Labs & Collaborations:
She collaborates with KU Leuven's Work and Organizational Psychology group and maintains ties with institutions in Italy and the U.S., emphasizing interdisciplinary research on workplace well-being and policy interventions.
