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Publication in the journal Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Annelie Lorber and Dr. Julian Decius (shared first authorship) have published a commentary in the journal Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Impact Factor: 4.3). The article responds to and complements the focal article by Clara Kühner, Joachim Hüffmeier, and Hannes Zacher by highlighting the double-edged role of informal learning for ecological sustainability in organizations.

On the one hand, informal learning can help disseminate “green” knowledge and promote sustainable behavior in the workplace. On the other hand, the same informal channels can also spread skepticism and resistance to sustainable practices among employees. The commentary also discusses ways to address this dilemma, as well as the role of an organization’s learning culture.

The article is openly accessible here.

[Translate to English:] Journal Cover Industrial and Organizational Psychology

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Joint working discussion.

Learning processes over time

This topic focuses on how (informal) learning behavior in organizations changes over days, weeks, and months. Moreover, we analyze the dynamics of work-related learning and how learning trajectories differ between employees.

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Designing work contexts

The goal of this thematic focus is to examine conducive conditions for work-related learning, employability, and organizational development, both by managers (e.g., shaping learning culture) and by employees (e.g., job crafting).

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New Work requires New Learning

This topic is dedicated to the question of how employees in dynamic work environments can be empowered to learn "what they really, really want" in a self-directed way. The "Learning Opportunities Perception Potential", which helps employees to grasp learning opportunities, is considered crucial here.