Irmgard Borghouts

Prof. Irmgard Borghouts is an endowed professor of HRM & Social Security at Tilburg University, Netherlands, with an endowment from Instituut Gak. She leads research on inclusive labor markets within the Department of Human Resource Studies at the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. As director of the People Management Center and a visiting professor at University West (Sweden), her work focuses on labor market policy, social security, and inclusive HRM. Her Ph.D. (2012) explored employment security systems across Europe, earning the German Science Prize (2016). She advises on disability insurance systems and sits on boards of organizations like Willem II Betrokken and ETZ Hospital's Supervisory Board.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Employment Security Systems (2012), Tilburg University

Research Interests: Her expertise bridges social security and HRM, addressing transitions to employment for vulnerable groups (e.g., disabled individuals) and job-to-job mobility. She emphasizes inclusive practices, policy integration, and employer roles in disability inclusion. Key themes include labor market flexibility, social policy alignment, and digital transformation impacts on work.

Grants & Awards:

• German Science Prize (2016)
• EU-funded projects on labor market policies
• Netherlands Ministry of Social Affairs collaborations

Labs & Teams: Leads the People Management Center, fostering interdisciplinary research on inclusive labor markets. Collaborates with global institutions on disability inclusion and HRM innovation.