Hanneke van Heijster

Dr. Hanneke van Heijster is a Researcher at Tilburg University's Department of Human Resource Studies within the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Her work focuses on inclusive labor markets, workplace health promotion, and innovative healthcare access solutions. She has contributed to projects addressing social security policy integration, employee well-being in sheltered workplaces, and the design of AI-based tools for vulnerable populations.

Her research interests include strategic HRM, care ethics in workplace interventions, and participatory methodologies for health promotion. She collaborates with citizen scientists to ensure inclusive design in technology solutions, such as virtual assistants for accessible care.

Key projects include evaluating workplace health programs, designing responsive evaluation frameworks, and developing sensitive AI tools for vulnerable groups. Her work emphasizes equitable access to care and sustainable employment opportunities.