Ann Sophie Lauterbach

PhD Candidate
University of Konstanz, Germany
ann-sophie.lauterbach@uni-konstanz.de


Research Interests

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Organizational Space
Over the past three years, I delved deep into the research on office design and other work environments and how employees perceive and use these. 


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Employee Health & Well-being
I firmly believe that organizational psychology should always have a well-being focus. In my research, I include measures of physical and mental health as well as technology-induced stress.


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Digital Divide
My most recent project delves into a potential "AI divide" in Germany - assessing differences in AI perception and use at work in different socio-economic strata.


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Innovative Methods
Utilizing new methods (e.g., natural language processing) and bold ideas, I’m not afraid to challenge conventional organizational and research norms to seek useful solutions. 


Publications

Lauterbach, A. S., & Kunze, F. (2023). A Quasi-Experimental Exploration of Activity-Based Flexible Office Design and Demographic Differences in Employee Absenteeism. Environment and Behavior, 55(1-2), 1-27. https://doi.org/10.1177/00139165231163549

Lauterbach AS, Tober T, Kunze F, Busemeyer MR (2023). Can welfare states buffer technostress? Income and technostress in the context of various OECD countries. PLoS ONE, 18(12): e0295229. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0295229

Lauterbach, A. S., & Kunze, F. (2023). Office work after the pandemic: conventional or activity-based workplaces? PERSONALquarterly, 75, 4, p. 34-39. [in German]

Kunze, F., Zimmermann, S., & Lauterbach, A. S. (2020). Introducing a Holocratic Organization Structure: A Case Study at Stadtwerke Konstanz. German Journal of Leadership and Organization, 5(2021), 301-305. [in German]

Work in progress


Lauterbach, A. S.; Radermacher, K.: Are the Differences not that Different?

Exploring an Age Perspective on Employee Preferences, under review.

 

Lauterbach, A. S.: Spotlight on the Consequences of Activity-based Offices: A Meta-analysis.

 

Eberhardt, J. & Lauterbach, A.S.: Piloting the Transition From an Open-plan to Activity-based Office: Moderators and Learnings.

 

Lauterbach, A. S. & Opitz, C.: Between Household, Headaches, and Meetings: Gender Differences in Absenteeism and Presenteeism in Remote Work Settings.

 


Teaching

I take immense joy in sharing my expertise in the realms of knowledge work and employee well-being. Here are some of the courses I've recently conducted: 

Winter semester 2023/24
AI and Occupational Health

This seminar deals with the interaction between technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), and health and well-being in the workplace. It addresses how new technology, including robotics, sensors, and AI-based apps and systems, can impact well-being. The seminar is based on interdisciplinary research that addresses the psychological, economic, and socio-political facets of technology and well-being. 

Winter semester 2022/23
The Challenges of Knowledge Work

This European Reform Alliance University (ERUA) seminar was a joint research seminar with Roskilde University (Denmark), where students bridged the gap between research and practice. We examined current challenges of people engaging in knowledge work, their work environments, and work relationships. In addition, my students learned a lot about science communication and designed a real-life, well-being-promoting intervention. 

Winter semester 2021/22
New Work Environments - between Opportunities and Inequalities

This seminar delved into the realities behind the hype of "the New World of Work" which comprises modern office designs, hybrid and mobile working, and the associated agility. Another pivotal goal of the course was to raise awareness among participants about potential inequalities in the new world of work. In this regard, we focused on gender, age, task, and industry differences. Participants were also encouraged to reflect on their ideal work environment. 

Get a glimpse into my current course and check out the following padlet: