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Laurel Teo serves as Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Society and Culture department at the Institute of Policy Studies, National University of Singapore. Her research examines the transformative impact of technological innovations on workplaces, with emphasis on workforce readiness, reskilling interventions, and vulnerability mapping in evolving labor markets.
Teo's primary research domains include:
- Future of Work: Analyzing technological disruptions and adaptation strategies
- Organizational Behavior: Investigating privacy concerns, negotiation dynamics, and virtual work environments
- Policy Development: Creating frameworks for workforce upskilling and vulnerable group support
Her publications demonstrate strong policy-practice integration, combining organizational psychology with economic analysis. Recent works explore Singaporean workforce readiness, youth employment realities, and AI's psychological impacts on worker identity. Research frequently employs mixed-methods approaches to address complex workplace transitions.
Awards include the Lim Kim San Fellowship and SMU Presidential Doctoral Fellowship. Teo serves as Honorary Secretary on the Board of Directors for CFA Society Singapore, leveraging her background in finance alongside academic research. She maintains active engagement with policy development through IPS forums and corporate dialogues.
