Roland Blonk

Prof. Roland Blonk is a Full Professor at Tilburg University's Department of Human Resource Studies within the TS Social and Behavioral Sciences school. His research focuses on workplace interventions for employees with mental health challenges, inclusion of vulnerable workers, and employer policies promoting reintegration. He leads projects like 'A Positive Approach to Inclusive Employer Behavior' and 'De Positieve Psychologie als Leidraad'. Notable collaborations include studies with North West University and Dutch organizations. His work emphasizes methodological rigor, evidenced by contributions to WORK-A JOURNAL and Scandinavian Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology. Blonk advises on employer practices through strategic training programs and has presented at multiple professional conferences on topics like ' Gewogen maatwerk' and 'Weighed customization'.

Education Background:

• Completed doctoral studies (PhD) leading to his professorship

Research Interests: Combining organizational psychology with practical HR strategies to support vulnerable populations. His work bridges theory and practice through systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, and mixed-methods evaluations. Key themes include supervisor support systems, workplace mental health interventions, and policy development for disadvantaged workers.

Grants & Projects:

• Leerend netwerk bedrijven (2023-2026)
• Spaar 100% Maar 33% (2025-2026)

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including researchers Dr. Anna Kersten and Dr. Marit van Woerkom on inclusion initiatives and employer behavior studies.