Michael Schiffinger

Michael Schiffinger is a Research Professor at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien), affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Institute for Behavioral Science-Oriented Management (ivm) and the Competence Center for Empirical Research Methods. He holds a degree in Business Administration from WU Wien (1994-2002) and has been a certified business administration teacher since 2011. His career includes roles as a research associate, project assistant, and university assistant since 2000.

Schiffinger's research explores organizational behavior, human resource management, and empirical methodologies. His work examines:

• Structural inequalities in careers (gender/class dynamics)
• Organizational safety systems in healthcare
• Statistical methodologies in social sciences
• Sustainability practices in corporate environments
• Work-life balance and occupational stress

His 15 most recent publications (2012-2025) demonstrate evolving focus areas:

• Early work (2004-2012) emphasized career systems and HR frameworks
• Mid-career (2013-2018) shifted toward healthcare safety and empirical methods
• Current research (2020-present) addresses income inequality, governance, and organizational sustainability

Schiffinger collaborates extensively within European academic networks and contributes to interdisciplinary projects bridging management theory with empirical analysis.