Invited

NILS BACKHAUS

Nils Backhaus is the Head of the Working Time and Flexibilisation Unit at the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA). He is also responsible for overseeing the BAuA-Working Time Survey, which provides insights into the working time patterns and trends in Germany. He has been working as a researcher and policy advisor in the field of working time and telework since 2018. His academic journey includes a degree and a Ph.D. in Psychology respectively Human Factors. Nils has also been the treasurer of the Working Time Society since 2024.
Activities
13/11/2025
10:30 to 12:30 - Shaping the Future Workweek: Global Trends and Effects of Longer vs. Shorter Work Hours
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13/11/2025
10:30 to 12:30 - Shaping the Future Workweek: Global Trends and Effects of Longer vs. Shorter Work Hours
10:55 to 11:20 - Insights into employees’ working time preferences and findings on health impacts.
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