Laura Rinker

Laura Rinker is a Researcher and PhD student in the Department of Business and Organizational Psychology at the University of Hohenheim's Institute for Education, Work and Society. She holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Psychology from Justus Liebig University Giessen, specializing in Personnel Psychology and Organizational Behavior. Her doctoral research, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), focuses on (Age) Diversity in the Workplace, Knowledge Transfer Between Colleagues, and Interpersonal Relationships/Social Comparisons.

Her academic career includes a structured pre-doctoral program (PreProPsych) during her master’s studies. Key research themes involve intergenerational workplace dynamics, knowledge exchange barriers, and the impact of social comparisons on organizational behavior. Recent publications explore age-diverse teams, technology adoption in aging workforces, and systematic reviews of workplace friendships.

Funding: DFG-supported doctoral project. No notable awards listed. Advising and grants focus on her current research trajectory. Affiliated with the Department of Business and Organizational Psychology at the University of Hohenheim.