Personal profile
Research interests
With an academic background at the intersection of Facilities Management & Workplace Design, Occupational Health, and Work & Organizational Psychology, I focus on how space, behavior, and human experience interact in the current (and future) workplace.
I am a Senior Lecturer in Organizational Behavior and Sustainable HRM, as well as Graduation Coordinator at Breda University of Applied Sciences. My main interest is in how the design of work and workplace environments can support individual well-being and sustainable careers.
My PhD research, conducted at Nyenrode Business University, explored identity work and how navigating multiple work and nonwork identities affects health and well-being of workers.
In all my work, I advocate for creating environments where people can sustainably navigate their multiple identities, both in- and outside of work.
Subjects
Multiple identities, work-life, contemporary careers, well-being.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Beyond mandates : reframing hybrid work as strategy, not policy.
Barklund, K., Allen, T., Öhrn, M., Lugentenberg, B. & Bergs, Y., 11 Mar 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Building Sustainable Futures Brick by Brick: Exploring Reactions to Career Shocks Through LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®
Bergs, Y., Brisco, J. P., Peters, P., Blomme, R. & Lub, X. D., 2025, In: Group & Organization Management. 2026, p. 1-48Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Van ladder naar klimmuur: organisatieprincipes die dynamische loopbanen faciliteren
Bergs, Y. & Mutsaerts, H., 2025, Trendrapport toerisme, recreatie en vrije tijd 2025. Vermeulen, T., Korteweg Maris, D., Rooijackers, M., Arts, A. & Jansen, M. (eds.). Breda: Celth/NBTC/NRIT, p. 346-352Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional
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Online identity work dynamics of Instagram micro-influencers: an extreme case approach
Bergs, Y., Peters, P., Lub, X. D. & Blomme, R., 14 Dec 2023, In: Frontiers in psychology. 14Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Blogpost on: LinkedIn : Mensje Nooitgenoeg: Zelfvervullende verwachtingen
Bergs, Y., 9 Feb 2022, In: Blogpost on: LinkedIn .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Popular
Activities
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YNNO release Benchmark Nederlandse Werkomgeving
Bergs, Y. (Invited speaker)
6 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
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Beyond mandates: Reframing hybrid work as strategy, not policy
Bergs, Y. (Invited speaker)
11 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
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Workplace Evolutionaries IFMA (External organisation)
Bergs, Y. (Member)
2026 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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The Dual Careers of Athletes.
Bergs, Y. (Invited speaker)
12 Dec 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Contribution at workshop, seminar, course
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Navigating multiple identities in a world of flux.
Bergs, Y. (Keynote speaker)
12 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
Press/Media
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D&I vraagt een andere mindset (Interview on ynno.com)
1/05/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Kijken we verkeerd? Werkgeluk en de overschatting van generatieverschillen (Article on boommanagement.nl)
31/03/26
1 Media contribution
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Connected at work: identity and relationship dynamics (Interview on podcast)
Bergs, Y. & Catchlove, M.
11/03/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Building identities brick by brick: using LSP as an innovative method in academic research (Article in LSP Magazine)
1/01/24
1 Media contribution
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Connecting heads, hearts, and hands as the driving force for change (Interview for Plato at the HUB)
9/04/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Prizes
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Innovation in Teaching Award
Calvi, L. (Recipient), Bergs, Y. (Recipient) & Brugel, S. (Recipient), 1 Mar 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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THE-ICE Research Grant Scheme 2026
Steriopoulos, E. (Recipient), Fang, M. (Recipient), Camargo-Borges, C. (Recipient) & Bergs, Y. (Recipient), 12 Apr 2026
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Keeping up appearances: The image (re)construction process across work and nonwork domains, its causes and effects
Bergs, Y. (PI)
Nyenrode Business Universiteit
1/01/20 → 1/01/24
Project: Research
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