Judith Langerak

Judith Langerak is an Assistant Professor at the Utrecht University School of Governance (USG), specializing in Organisation Science and the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. Her research focuses on change processes, future-oriented behavior, and proactive coping in organizational contexts.

• Areas of Expertise: Labour Market Flexibility, Self-Employment, Strategic HRM, Public Service Performance, Work and Health
• Skills: Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Multilevel Analysis (MLwiN, Mplus), Consultancy

Judith investigates how individuals and organizations prioritize long-term goals amid short-term demands, with emphasis on proactive career behavior and minimizing job insecurity. Her work bridges organizational psychology with strategic HRM.

Scientific Awards:

• 2024: Best Student Paper Award nomination at Academy of Management Careers Division
• 2023: Best Paper Award nomination at Werkgemeenschap Arbeids- & Organisatiepsychologie
• 2022: Youth Award at Dutch Labor Market Day
• 2021: Best Student Paper Award nomination at Academy of Management Careers Division

Her methodological expertise spans qualitative and quantitative research methods, including meta-analyses, multilevel path analyses, online intervention studies, interviews, and participatory observation.