Work and career-related insecurities, precarious work, sustainable career development, gig economy, sustainability

Annabelle Hofer is a Junior Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of Cologne. Before her current position, she worked as a postdoc at the University of Bern and as a lecturer at various universities. In 2019, she completed her Ph.D. in Work and Organizational Psychology at the University of Bern. Her research focuses on the sustainable development of careers and organizations, particularly on precarious and new forms of work and perceptions of insecurity among employees
(e.g., career insecurity, career shocks). Her research contributes significantly to the more effective management of workers in organizations.

Published papers

• Beyond Job Insecurity: The Role of Global Occupation Insecurity in Shaping Happiness, Health, and Performance

  Hofer, A. (2026). Beyond Job Insecurity: The Role of Global Occupation Insecurity in Shaping Happiness, Health, and Performance. Journal of Business and Psychology.

• Digital Twins as Enablers for Circular Economy Development in the Context of Industry 4.0

  Albrecht, R. A. & Hofer, A. (2026). Digital twins as enablers for circular economy development in the context of Industry 4.0. Gruppe. Interaktion. Organisation. Zeitschrift für Angewandte Organisationspsychologie (GIO), 56, 771–788.

• STARA (Smart Technology, AI, Robotics, and Algorithms): Implications for Career Research

  Hofer, A., Bankins, S., Ocampo, A. C., and Selenko, E. (forthcoming). STARA (Smart Technology, AI, Robotics, and Algorithms): Implications for career research. Career Development International.

• Navigating Career Insecurity: Resource-Based Interventions for Practitioners

  Hofer, A. (2026). Navigating Career Insecurity: Resource-Based Interventions for Practitioners. Career Development International, 31(8), 49–56.