Career management & development
Research into career management focuses on the organisation as well as on the employee. A central issue is always the workable matching of both parties' expectations and possibilities
Key Research Areas
We have special expertise in:
- Psychologisch contract
- Career expectations of Generation Y
- How to manage different generations (Gen Y, Gen X, Babyboomers) at work?
- Career Counseling
- Succession management
- Hipo Management
- Internal mobility
Research results and publications
Curious about some of our research results and publications?
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2010/03 - Linking competency development to career success: exploring the mediating role of employability
Authors: De Vos, A., De Hauw, S., 25 pp.
The present study aims to unravel the relationship between competency development, employability and career success. -
2009/29 - Work-home interference among recently graduated employees: Does a change in work centrality between graduation and employment matter?
Authors: De Vos, A., Dikkers, J., De Hauw, S., 30 pp.
This study examines the association of two work-related factors, namely working hours and fulfilment of expectations related to work-home balance, with work-home interference for two groups of recently graduated Belgian employees.
Research for your organisation
In addition to conducting research that contributes to fundamental academic knowledge, we can also carry out practice-based research especially for your organisation.
Centre of Excellence in Career Management
Our expertise regarding career management is gathered together in the Centre of Excellence in Career Management, which seeks to make a fundamental contribution to the development of relevant views, concrete advice, and useful tools for organisations in the area of career management.
Steunpunt Werk en Sociale Economie (Centre for Work and Social Economy)
The Steunpunt Werk en Sociale Economie examines the relation between government, individual and organisation in the area of competence and career development. Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School is co-promotor of the centre, which is financed by the Flemish government.
Our experts
Meet the faculty and researchers who are experts in Career Management & Development.
Tips from our experts
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News
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