Organizational Psychologist | Stuck in a Job | Human Capital
dr. Merel T. Feenstra-Verschure
Merel Feenstra-Verschure focuses as an organizational psychologist and founder of The People Society on labor mobility and leadership development from both employer and employee perspectives. She addresses current labor market issues through TIAS Business School and The People Society.
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Employability:
Dagvoorzitter,Keynote spreker,Workshop / Masterclass
Employability:
Dagvoorzitter,Keynote spreker,Workshop / Masterclass,
About Merel T. Feenstra-Verschure
Merel T. Feenstra-Verschure is an organizational psychologist, entrepreneur, and PhD researcher specializing in labor mobility, sustainable employability, and the phenomenon of ‘Locked at the Job’. Through her company The People Society, she supports organizations and employees in promoting effective internal mobility, job satisfaction, and leadership development. Additionally, she is connected as Academic Director to TIAS School for Business and Society, where she also serves as Assistant Professor.
In 2022, Merel obtained her PhD from Tilburg University as the first in the Netherlands on the phenomenon of ‘Locked at the Job’, or the experience of being stuck in a job. Her groundbreaking research systematically mapped out how this situation arises, which psychological and organizational factors contribute to it, and what impact it has on employees, employers, and the broader labor market. Thanks to her multidisciplinary approach, she provides in-depth insights and practical solutions to prevent stagnation in roles and to promote sustainable employability at the individual level, as well as developing strategic policies focused on placing human capital at the center of organizations.
Her extensive experience with leading organizations such as ING, ABN Amro, Conquaestor, Caceis, and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences enables her to effectively approach complex organizational issues from multiple perspectives.
Merel always places the human factor at the center of her advice and interventions. She focuses on strengthening leadership, enhancing job satisfaction, and optimizing internal collaboration. With concrete practical examples and evidence-based strategies, she inspires managers and employees to realize their full potential and break through stagnation in the workplace.
As a speaker, Merel Feenstra is known for her inspiring presentation style and in-depth subject matter knowledge. She knows how to activate her audience and prompt reflection and action, making her a sought-after guest speaker at conferences, seminars, and workshops focused on leadership, HR strategy, and organizational development.
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