The team investigates the complex psychological dynamics of workplace AI integration at both individual and organizational levels. At the individual level, we examine how workers cognitively adapt to AI-augmented environments, including transformations in professional identity, development of psychological resilience during technological change, and evolving self-efficacy in human-AI collaborative settings. At the organizational level, the team delves into change management strategies essential for successful AI implementation, focusing on how leadership competencies evolve in AI-transformed organizations. Special attention is given to studying team dynamics in human-AI hybrid workgroups and the processes of organizational learning in these new technological contexts.
The team looks into the intricate psychological factors shaping platform-based work environments, examining how worker autonomy and perceived control are affected by algorithmic management systems. We explore motivation and engagement patterns in AI-mediated work, along with the development of trust between workers and AI systems. The team investigates organizational design elements, including how workers craft their roles within AI-managed systems and how performance feedback mechanisms contribute to worker development. Of particular interest is the evolution of career development pathways in platform economies and the formation of virtual communities within these digital workspaces.
In the realm of workplace ethics, the team probes the critical intersection of AI integration and organizational justice. Our research encompasses how psychological safety manifests in AI-monitored environments and the complex dynamics of decision-making authority in human-AI partnerships. The team examines perceived fairness in algorithmic decision-making systems, examining how explainability affects trust in AI-driven evaluations. We also explore evolving power dynamics in AI-enabled organizations and the development of effective employee voice mechanisms within automated systems.
The team researchs the transformation of workplace communication in AI-augmented environments, focusing on psychological processes such as social presence and emotional intelligence in digital interactions. Our research examines trust-building mechanisms in virtual collaborations and strategies for managing cognitive load in digital environments. At the organizational level, the team looks into virtual team cohesion and identity formation, analyzing how knowledge sharing occurs in AI-augmented networks and how leadership communication adapts in hybrid settings.
In the domain of occupational health and safety, we delve into the complex relationship between technological integration and psychological wellbeing. Our research examines technostress and digital workplace wellness, including the implementation of work-related psychological health monitoring systems. The team investigates organizational support systems for digital wellbeing and strategies for preventing digital presenteeism and burnout.