Jos Sanders

Jos Sanders is a Professor of Human Capital Innovations at HAN University of Applied Sciences since February 2018. With over 20 years of experience in applied research on sustainable employability and lifelong development, he focuses on transforming labor markets toward skills-based systems. His work emphasizes leveraging underutilized skills, improving workforce adaptability, and fostering organizational learning cultures. He holds a PhD from Maastricht University, where his research centered on the sustainable employability of practically trained individuals.

Education: PhD in Sustainable Employability (Maastricht University).
Research Interests: Lifelong learning, skills passports, HRM strategies, organizational innovation, and workforce dynamics in sectors like healthcare and construction.

Projects & Collaborations: Led initiatives such as the Pilot Skillshub Euregio (EU-funded cross-border skills-driven labor market project) and the All4Talent program promoting inclusivity. Collaborations include municipalities, healthcare institutions, and industry partners like Bouwend Nederland and Schiphol Airport.

Advisory Roles: Board Member of Stichting Talent is Troef – Skills Embassy, and editorial roles for journals like Tijdschrift voor HRM and Tijdschrift voor Arbeidsvraagstukken.

Notable Contributions: Advocacy for skills-based labor markets, development of digital skills passports, and research on sustainable employability in low-skilled and aging workforces.