SCHOLAR specialised in the CHANGING WORLD OF WORK
Welcome to my research website!
I am Wieteke Conen, a Senior Researcher at the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Labour Studies - Hugo Sinzheimer Institute (AIAS-HSI) within the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I am a scientific coordinator and researcher for various projects, including ‘Value of Work’, ‘Hybrid work’ and ‘Moonlighting: Understanding the quality and consequences of working multiple jobs’.
My expertise lies in exploring the transformations of work within advanced economies, with a particular focus on enrichment and depletion effects. Holding a PhD in Economics, I have developed proficiency across diverse fields such as labour economics, organisation studies, sociology of work and occupations, industrial relations, and labour law. My analytical toolkit encompasses a wide range of quantitative and qualitative techniques, including cross-national survey research, panel data analyses, and semi-structured interviewing. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments and possess the ability to communicate effectively across various disciplinary ‘languages’.
Beyond my primary role, I am actively engaged in additional professional activities. These include serving as a Board Member of the Dutch Labour Market Conference and contributing as a member of the Expert Committee 'Labour' for Statistics Netherlands. Furthermore, I hold the position of Associate Fellow at the Digital Futures at Work Research Centre and provide thesis supervision for the Applied Economics Research Course at the School of Economics, Utrecht University, the Netherlands.
On this website, you will find an overview of my projects, publications, and a personal research blog. Thank you for visiting!
Working from home, at the office or anywhere
One of my projects, hybrid work, is about combining forms of place- and time-independent work.
Currently, I split my workweek between the office for two days and remote locations such as my home or my mother's house, where I provide informal care. This arrangement suits me well, though I acknowledge it may not be ideal for everyone. What are your thoughts on hybrid work? Is it a boon or a bane? And do you think your employer has an idea of what your home workplace looks like? I am uncertain if mine does, but I am happy to share some images of my different work environments.
The rapid rise of remote work during the Covid-19 pandemic has challenged traditional concepts of work arrangements, ushering in a new era in the workforce. I find it fascinating to witness the significant shifts compared to just a few years ago and the steep learning curve that accompanies such a transition. However, amidst these changes, it is crucial to discern which lessons will endure.
It all begins with ideas, and I often find myself inundated with them, striving to transform them into tangible outputs. Over recent years, I have authored two monographs and edited two books, with three published and one slated for release in 2024 – the Research Handbook on Self-Employment and Public Policies, co-edited with Enrico Reuter (University of York) for Edward Elgar. Additionally, I have contributed more than 20 articles to peer-reviewed journals and 8 book chapters to peer-reviewed edited volumes, all with reputable academic publishers such as Routledge and Edward Elgar. Furthermore, I have served as a guest editor for a special issue on 'Multiple Jobholding in Europe' in Transfer: European Review of Labour and Research. I firmly believe that research thrives on collaboration, as evidenced by my extensive list of co-authored works.
I will not maintain these records on this website, but you can locate a summary of the outputs, for example, on my publication page at the University of Amsterdam.
