Dr. Theo and Friedl Schöller Research Lab “Future of Work”

Through interdisciplinary research, we examine how digitalization is transforming the world of work—and, in collaboration with companies, develop solutions for a sustainable workplace.

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Our vision: A future of work in which digitalization empowers people and drives organizational success.

Prof. Dr. Sven Laumer, Schöller Endowed Chair of Information Systems

Our topics in the Schöller Research Lab

People, Tasks & AI: Who does what?
How work is distributed between humans and AI systems, and how hybrid teams of human and digital agents collaborate. The future of work is increasingly taking place in hybrid teams where people and intelligent systems work together. Artificial intelligence, automation, and digital collaboration platforms are noticeably transforming work processes. They are shifting roles, redistributing tasks, […]How work is distributed between humans and AI systems, and how hybrid teams of human and digital agents collaborate. The future of work is increasingly taking place in hybrid teams where people and intelligent systems work together. Artificial intelligence, automation, and digital collaboration platforms are noticeably transforming work processes. They are shifting roles, redistributing tasks, […]
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People, Time & Space: Who does what when and where?
How hybrid work models are changing the spatial and temporal structures of work, and what role physical and digital workplaces will play in the future. Work is increasingly organized with flexibility in terms of location and time. Working from home, remote work, and hybrid work models are changing communication structures, forms of collaboration, and organizational […]
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People, Leadership & Structure: Who does what and how?
How leadership, organization, and HR structures must be designed so that digital work can be organized in a productive, fair, and sustainable way. Our perspective on this is clear: Sustainable organizations emerge when technological possibilities and human needs are considered together. How should leadership and organizational structures be designed to ensure that work functions effectively […]
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Study Series “Future of Work”

Our Study SeriesA key component of our knowledge transfer efforts is the “Future of Work” study series, in which we present the latest research findings in an accessible way.

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We are convinced that the future of work emerges from the interplay between science and practice. This is why we work closely with companies and organizations.

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Dr. Theo and Friedl Schöller Research Lab “Future of Work”

Our topics in the Schöller Research Lab

People, Tasks & AI: Who does what?

People, Time & Space: Who does what when and where?

People, Leadership & Structure: Who does what and how?

Recent News from the Lab

Successful Roundtable on AI Agents at the Schöller Research Lab “Future of Work”

Damien Joseph Visits the Future of Work Research Lab

New Issue of the “Future of Work” Series Published

Study Series “Future of Work”

Cooperation

Let's get in touch!