The world of work is changing—how we work, how we connect, how we lead, and how we thrive.

The Chaire NeWork explores how the evolving world of work, with a particular interest in remote and hybrid work, impacts leadership practices, workplace relationships, and employee well-being.

Our goal? To better understand today’s workplace and help shape the workplace of tomorrow.

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”

— John F. Kennedy

Themes

Leadership

Remote Work

Relationships

Well-Being

About NeWork

A National Research Initiative

NeWork is a Chaire de Professeur Junior (CPJ), a national initiative led by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and supported by dedicated funding from the French National Research Agency (ANR).

The CPJ aims to support emerging academic talent by providing the resources and environment needed to establish and develop an ambitious, long-term research program.  

Based in Toulouse

Chaire NeWork is based at TSM-Research, the research center of Toulouse School of Management (Université Toulouse Capitole), within its Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior (HRM/OB) research group.

As one of the few management research laboratories in France affiliated with the CNRS (UMR 5303), TSM-Research provides a strong scientific environment for the Chaire NeWork and is recognized for its research in organizational behavior and human resource management.

Latest News 

August 2026

Call for Papers: Journal of Applied Psychology Professional Development Workshop

We are delighted to be helping organize one of the Journal of Applied Psychology (JAP) Professional Development Workshops, taking place in Toulouse this November.

📆 November 9-10
📝 Abstract submission deadline: September 25
🔗 Full workshop details and submission information 

March 2026

Publication: "Longitudinal trajectories of leader–member exchange in the era of hybrid work: A growth mixture analysis"

Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology

How can today’s leaders effectively manage hybrid work while building better relationships with employees? Our newly published insights showcase that remote work doesn’t automatically damage manager-employee relationships.

February 2026

Publication: "Still in play, but out of sight? Recognition and fairness in hybrid work"

The International Journal of Human Resource Management

Check out our article shedding the light on how hybrid work shapes visibility, recognition, and opportunities in organizations. The article offers important perspectives for navigating evolving work environments.