Case studies from Slovakia and Czechia for European research projects

A local partner who understands both research and companies

We work with research organisations and consultancies preparing studies for Eurofound, EU-OSHA, the European Commission and other European contracting authorities. Our focus is the use of AI, algorithmic management and changes in work.

What we deliver

The scope follows the project's terms of reference. A typical country package includes:

1. Selection and recruitment of 2–4 companies by sector, size and type of technology use.
2. 4–6 semi-structured interviews per company with management, HR, employees and their representatives, as the study requires.
3. Analysis of company documents and, where useful, a short complementary survey that places the interviews in a wider context.
4. A case study in English following the client's template, typically 10–15 pages per company.

Why WorkLab Research

We combine knowledge of the local context with research experience. Interviews build on the academic literature and on the project's common methodology, so that findings are comparable across companies and countries. Where the brief allows, we link them with survey data.

The result is a report that captures the experience of both management and employees and clearly separates findings from their interpretation.

Who we are

WorkLab Research is led by Prof. Zoltán Rózsa, a researcher in work design, human resource management and human–AI collaboration. He works with a team of researchers and doctoral students from universities in Slovakia and Czechia and with partners in Italy, Poland and Hungary. We work in English, Slovak and Czech.

Selected projects and publications

• VEGA 1/0316/26 Workplace of the Future: Leveraging Job Crafting and GPT to Foster Sustainable Organizations in the Digital Age (2026–2029, TnUAD + PEVŠ)
• APVV-24-0607 Development of Multidimensional Models for Assessing Corporate AI Readiness and Adoption Related to the Digital Transformation Strategy of Slovakia 2030 (2025–2028, TnUAD + FM UK)
• KEGA 009TnUAD-4/2025 Development of an Innovative Micro-Credential Program for Lifelong Learning in the Field of Human Resources and Personnel Management (2025–2027, TnUAD + PEVŠ)
• Holúbek, J., Giovando, G., Lazarová, E., & Rózsa, Z. (2026). Job crafting, meaningful work and employee engagement. Management Decision, 64(13), 212–241.
• Vandana, V., Chatterjee, S., Rózsa, Z., & Ferraris, A. (2026). AI adoption drivers and innovative work behaviours. European Journal of Innovation Management, 29(7), 2122–2141.
• Sadiq, M., Leong, M. K., Khan, A., Rózsa, Z., & Ferraris, A. (2025). Mental strain in the hospitality sector: do knowledge hiding and quiet quitting mediate the path in the wake of mobbing? Journal of Knowledge Management, 30(3), 1011–1031.
• Perotti, F. A., Rózsa, Z., Kudej, M., & Ferraris, A. (2024). Building a knowledge sharing climate amid shadows of sabotage: a microfoundational perspective into job satisfaction and knowledge sabotage. Journal of Knowledge Management, 28(5), 1490–1516.

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