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- Burg. Oudlaan 50, Rotterdam
- vermeeren@essb.eur.nl
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Brenda Vermeeren is an assistant professor at the department of Public Administration and Sociology at Erasmus University Rotterdam, and an advisor at ICTU-InternetSpiegel (a program of the Ministry of Interior and Kingdom Relations, The Netherlands). Her research interests include the relationship between HRM and public performance, the role of line managers in implementing HRM, and the antecedents and effects of dual job-holding. An important driving force in her work is connecting science and (policy) practice. She is a general board member of the association for public administration (Vereniging voor Bestuurskunde) and a jury member of the Public Administration Brasz Thesis Award.
Brenda Vermeeren studied Personnel and Labor at Rotterdam University (Bachelor’s degree - graduating in 2005) and Public Administration at Erasmus University Rotterdam (Master’s degree - graduating in 2007; cum laude). From 2008 to 2013, Brenda worked as a PhD candidate at the Department of Public Administration at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She defended her dissertation, titled “HRM Implementation and Performance in the Public Sector”, in March 2014.
- B. Vermeeren (2018). Managen van human resources. In W. van Noort, S. Groeneveld, M. van der Hoek, J. Schalk & J. van der Voet (Eds.), Publiek management (pp. 197-209). Bussum: Coutinho
- B. Vermeeren (2017). Influencing Public Sector Performance: Studying the Impact of AMO-enhancing HR Practices on Various Performance Outcomes in the Public Sector. International Review of Administrative Sciences, 83 (4), 717-737. doi: 10.1177/0020852315591642
- B. Vermeeren (2017). Combinatiebanen in de publieke sector: motieven, effecten en implicaties. Gedrag en Organisatie, 30 (4), 263-285.
- B. Vermeeren, B.S. Kuipers & A.J. Steijn (2014). Does Leadership Style Make a Difference? Linking HRM, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Performance. Review of Public Personnel Administration, 34 (2), 174-195. doi: 10.1177/0734371X13510853
- B. Vermeeren (2014). Variability in HRM Implementation among Line Managers and its Effect on Performance: A 2-1-2 Mediational Multilevel Approach. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 25 (22), 3039-3059. doi: 10.1080/09585192.2014.934891
- B. Vermeeren (2018). Managen van human resources. In W. van Noort, S. Groeneveld, M. van der Hoek, J. Schalk & J. van der Voet (Eds.), Publiek management (pp. 197-209). Bussum: Coutinho
- B. Vermeeren (2017). Influencing Public Sector Performance: Studying the Impact of AMO-enhancing HR Practices on Various Performance Outcomes in the Public Sector. International Review of Administrative Sciences, 83 (4), 717-737. doi: 10.1177/0020852315591642
- B. Vermeeren (2017). Combinatiebanen in de publieke sector: motieven, effecten en implicaties. Gedrag en Organisatie, 30 (4), 263-285.
- B. Vermeeren, B.S. Kuipers & A.J. Steijn (2014). Does Leadership Style Make a Difference? Linking HRM, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Performance. Review of Public Personnel Administration, 34 (2), 174-195. doi: 10.1177/0734371X13510853
- B. Vermeeren (2014). Variability in HRM Implementation among Line Managers and its Effect on Performance: A 2-1-2 Mediational Multilevel Approach. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 25 (22), 3039-3059. doi: 10.1080/09585192.2014.934891
- A.L. van Zijl, B. Vermeeren, F. Koster & A.J. Steijn (2021). Interprofessional teamwork in primary care: The effect of functional heterogeneity on performance and the role of leadership. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 35 (1), 10-20. doi: 10.1080/13561820.2020.1715357 [go to publisher's site]
- A.L. van Zijl, B. Vermeeren, F. Koster & A.J. Steijn (2019). Towards sustainable local welfare systems: The effects of functional heterogeneity and team autonomy on team processes in Dutch neighbourhood teams. Health & Social Care in the Community, 159 (1), 82-92. doi: 10.1111/hsc.12604
- J. van den Elsen & B. Vermeeren (2019). Age and sustainable labour participation: studying moderating effect. International Journal of Manpower. doi: 10.1108/IJM-10-2018-0362
- V. Toepoel, B. Vermeeren & B. Metin (2019). Smileys, Stars, Hearts, Buttons, Tiles or Grids: Influence of Response Format on Substantive Response, Questionnaire Experience and Response Time. BMS. Bulletin de Methodologie Sociologique, 142 (1), 57-74. doi: 10.1177/0759106319834665
- A.L. van Zijl, B. Vermeeren, F. Koster & A.J. Steijn (2019). Naar een duurzame lokale verzorgingsstaat? De invloed van functionele heterogeniteit en team autonomie op de samenwerking in wijkteams. Mens en Maatschappij, 93 (4), 435-438. doi: 10.5117/MEM2018.4.005.INDE
- M. Nijssen, B. Vermeeren, L. Vermeer & J. Visser (2018). Wat wendbare organisaties doen (en laten). Bestuurskunde, 27 (4), 79-93. doi: 10.5553/Bk/092733872018027004007
- J. van der Voet & B. Vermeeren (2017). Succesvol veranderen door het managen van betekenis en invloed? Holland Management Review, 42-47.
- B. Vermeeren (2017). Combinatiebanen in de publieke sector: motieven, effecten en implicaties. Gedrag en Organisatie, 30 (4), 263-285.
- J. van der Voet & B. Vermeeren (2017). Change Management in Hard Times: Can Change Management Mitigate the Negative Relationship Between Cutbacks and the Organizational Commitment and Work Engagement of Public Sector Employees? American Review of Public Administration, 47 (2), 230-252. doi: 10.1177/0275074015625828
- B. Vermeeren (2017). Influencing Public Sector Performance: Studying the Impact of AMO-enhancing HR Practices on Various Performance Outcomes in the Public Sector. International Review of Administrative Sciences, 83 (4), 717-737. doi: 10.1177/0020852315591642
- B.A.C. Bronkhorst & B. Vermeeren (2016). Safety climate, worker health and organizational health performance: Testing a physical, psychosocial and combined pathway. International Journal, 9 (3), 270-289. doi: 10.1108/IJWHM-12-2015-0081
- B.A.C. Bronkhorst, A.J. Steijn & B. Vermeeren (2015). Transformational Leadership, Goal Setting, and Work Motivation: The Case of a Dutch Municipality. Review of Public Personnel Administration, 35 (2), 124-145. doi: 10.1177/0734371X13515486
- B. Vermeeren, B.S. Kuipers & A.J. Steijn (2014). Does Leadership Style Make a Difference? Linking HRM, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Performance. Review of Public Personnel Administration, 34 (2), 174-195. doi: 10.1177/0734371X13510853
- B. Vermeeren (2014). Variability in HRM Implementation among Line Managers and its Effect on Performance: A 2-1-2 Mediational Multilevel Approach. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 25 (22), 3039-3059. doi: 10.1080/09585192.2014.934891
- B. Vermeeren, A.J. Steijn, L.G. Tummers, M. Lankhaar, R.J. Poerstamper & S. van Beek (2014). HRM and its effect on employee, organizational and financial outcomes in health care organizations. Human Resources For Health, 12:35. doi: 10.1186/1478-4491-12-35
- L.G. Tummers, B. Vermeeren, A.J. Steijn & V.J.J.M. Bekkers (2012). Public professionals and policy implementation: conceptualizing and measuring three types of role conflicts. Public Management Review (print), 14 (8), 1041-1059. doi: 10.1080/14719037.2012.662443
- B. Vermeeren & D. Van Geest (2012). Onderzoeksnotitie: beroepstrots en regeldruk in de publieke sector. Tijdschrift voor Arbeidsvraagstukken, 28(3), 315-328.
- B. Vermeeren, B.S. Kuipers & A.J. Steijn (2011). Two Faces of the Satisfaction Mirror: A Study of Work Environment, Job Satisfaction, and Customer Satisfaction in Dutch Municipalities. Review of Public Personnel Administration, 31 (2), 171-189.
- B. Vermeeren & B. de Wit (2008). Docenten onder druk? De invloed van schoolgrootte op de arbeidssatisfactie van docenten in het voortgezet onderwijs. Tijdschrift voor Arbeidsvraagstukken, 24 (3), 288-305.
- D. de Kool, B. Vermeeren & A.J. Steijn (2020). AI in het aangifteproces. Is er een fit? Het Tijdschrift voor de Politie, 2, 32-36.
- V. Toepoel & B. Vermeeren (2019). Visual design voor online mixed device surveys: smileys, sterren, harten en buttons. Clou Magazine, 35-37. [go to publisher's site]
- B. Vermeeren, L. den Dulk & A.J. Steijn (2011). Het nieuwe werken bij de overheid. Openbaar Bestuur, 21, 10-14.
- B.C. Wit & B. Vermeeren (2009). Schaal als kans. De invloed van schoolgrootte op de tevredenheid van docenten in het voortgezet onderwijs. Meso Magazine, 22-24.
- B. Vermeeren, D. de Kool & A.J. Steijn (2020). Perceived Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence Within the Police - A Public Management Perspective. In G. Jacobs, I. Suojanen, K. Horton & P.S. Bayerl (Eds.), International Security Management: New Solutions to Complexity (pp. 343-356). Switzerland: Springer
- B. Vermeeren (2018). Managen van human resources. In W. van Noort, S. Groeneveld, M. van der Hoek, J. Schalk & J. van der Voet (Eds.), Publiek management (pp. 197-209). Bussum: Coutinho
- B. Vermeeren, B.S. Kuipers & T. Janssen (2013). HRM en prestaties van publieke organisaties. In A.J. Steijn & S.M. Groeneveld (Eds.), Strategisch HRM in de publieke sector (pp. 209-227). Assen: Van Gorcum
- B.S. Kuipers & B. Vermeeren (2013). Inrichting van publieke organisaties. In A.J. Steijn & S.M. Groeneveld (Eds.), Strategisch HRM in de publieke sector (pp. 57-79). Assen: Van Gorcum
- E.H. Klijn, A.J. Steijn, J. Edelenbos & B. Vermeeren (2011). Steering for broad social outcomes in governance networks; The effects of participation and network management. In S. dr. Groeneveld & S. prof.dr. Walle van de (Eds.), New steering concepts in public management (research in public policy analysis and management, 21) (pp. 165-183). Bingley: Emerald
- B. Vermeeren & B.S. Kuipers (2010). HRM en prestaties van publieke organisaties. In B. Steijn & S. Groeneveld (Eds.), Strategisch HRM in de publieke sector (pp. 210-223). Assen: Van Gorcum
- D. de Kool, B. Vermeeren & A.J. Steijn (2020). Kunstmatige Intelligentie bij de politie: Praktische en sociale lessen ten aanzien van het aangifteproces. (Extern rapport). Rotterdam: Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam in opdracht van het nationaal politielab AI
- W. Voorberg, B. Vermeeren & A. van Buuren (2020). Motivatoren voor het gemeenteraadslidmaatschap. Een onderzoek naar de rol van verschillende motivatoren binnen verschillende bevolkingsgroepen. (Extern rapport). Rotterdam: Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam in opdracht van de Raadgriffier Gemeente Rotterdam
- B. Vermeeren (2007). Leraren VO over schaalvergroting. (Extern rapport). Den Haag: Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap
- S. Metselaar, L. den Dulk & B. Vermeeren (2020). Changes in public sector workers work-life balance experiences during the pandemic: explaining the differences. NIG conference: (online edition) Netherlands (2020, november 12 - 2020, november 12).
- J.J.S. van der Meer, B. Vermeeren & A.J. Steijn (2020). Civil servants’ wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. EGPA Conference: online edition (2020, september 2 - 2020, september 4).
- J.J.S. van der Meer, B. Vermeeren & A.J. Steijn (2019). How do street-level bureaucrats cope with critical incidents in the context of New Public Governance? International Conference of the Dutch HRM Network: Tilburg (2019, november 14 - 2019, november 15).
- B. Vermeeren & J. Penning de Vries (2019). People Management in Public Organizations. HRM Network Conference: Tilburg, The Netherlands (2019, november 14 - 2019, november 15).
- L. den Dulk, S. Metselaar & B. Vermeeren (2019). Workplace flexibility: Exploring Utilization and Its Consequences. HRM Network Conference:: Tilburg, The Netherlands (2019, november 14 - 2019, november 15).
- A.J. Steijn & B. Vermeeren (2019). Red tape, work pressure and occupational stress in the public sector. EGPA conference: Belfast, North Ireland (2019, september 11 - 2019, september 13).
- A.L. van Zijl, B. Vermeeren, F. Koster, J. van der Voet & A.J. Steijn (2018). Functional Heterogeneity and Team Innovation: Effects of Team Conflict and Team Learning Behaviours. XI International Human Resource Management Workshop: Sevilla (2018, oktober 25 - 2018, oktober 26).
- A.L. van Zijl, B. Vermeeren, F. Koster, J. van der Voet & A.J. Steijn (2018). Functional heterogeneity and team innovation: The effects of team conflict and team learning behaviors. IWOT congres: Leiden (2018, september 6 - 2018, september 7).
- B. Vermeeren & J. van der Voet (2017). Public service motivation and prosocial motivation: A multi sector comparison of their discriminant validity, measurement equivalence and employee outcomes. IRSPM conference: Budapest, Hungary (2017, april 19 - 2017, april 21).
- J. van der Voet & B. Vermeeren (2017). Change willingness of public sector employees: A survey experiment of meaningfulness and powerfulness. IRSPM conference: Budapest, Hungary (2017, april 19 - 2017, april 21).
- A.L. van Zijl, B. Vermeeren, F. Koster, J. van der Voet & A.J. Steijn (2017). Towards sustainable local welfare systems: The effect of functional heterogeneity on team processes in Dutch neighborhood teams. European Group for Public Administration Conference: Milano, Italy (2017, augustus 30 - 2017, september 1).
- A.L. van Zijl, B. Vermeeren, F. Koster, J. van der Voet & A.J. Steijn (2017). The effect of functional heterogeneity on team performance and the role of leadership in neighbourhood teams. Dutch HRM Network Conference: Nijmegen, Nederland.
- A. van Zijl, B. Vermeeren, F. Koster, J. van der Voet & A.J. Steijn (2017). Towards sustainable social- and healthcare services: The effect of functional heterogeneity on team performance and the role of leadership in neighbourhood teams. 10th Biennial International Conference of the Dutch HRM Network: Nijmegen, The Netherlands (2017, november 9 - 2017, november 10).
- A. van Zijl, B. Vermeeren, F. Koster, J. van der Voet & A.J. Steijn (2017). Towards sustainable local welfare systems: The effect of functional heterogeneity and team autonomy on team processes in Dutch neighbourhood teams. EGPA Conference: Milan, Italy (2017, augustus 30 - 2017, september 1).
- T. Homan, P.L. Hupe & B. Vermeeren (2016). Work Pressure Defined: Insights from Street-Level Bureaucracy and Organizational Psychology. Paper to be presented at the European Group for Public Administration (EGPA) Conference 2016: Utrecht University (2016, augustus 24 - 2016, augustus 26).
- B. Vermeeren, L. Vermeer, J. Visser & L. Mazor (2016). Line Managers’ AMO to execute employability activities and the effect on employees’ employability orientation. EGPA Conference: Utrecht, The Netherlands (2016, augustus 24 - 2016, augustus 26).
- T. Janssen, B. Vermeeren, A.J. Steijn & L. den Dulk (2015). Leadership style, HRM and performance in Dutch primary education. EGPA conference: Toulouse, France (2015, augustus 26 - 2015, augustus 28).
- B. Vermeeren (2015). Multiple Job Holding in the Public Sector Context: Motivations, Outcomes and Implications. 9th Biennial International Conference of the Dutch HRM Network: Utrecht, The Netherlands (2015, november 12 - 2015, november 13).
- B. Bronkhorst & B. Vermeeren (2015). Organizational Safety Climate, Worker Health and Organizational Health Performance: Testing a Physical, Psychosocial and Combined Pathway. 9th Biennial International Conference of the Dutch HRM Network: Utrecht, The Netherlands (2015, november 12 - 2015, november 13).
- J. van der Voet & B. Vermeeren (2014). Can Change Management Mitigate the Negative Effects of Public Sector Cutbacks on Employee Wellbeing? Evidence from the Dutch Public Sector. IRSPM conference: Ottawa, Canada (2014, april 9 - 2014, april 11).
- B. Vermeeren (2013). Decomposing HRM and Performance: Studying the Impact of AMO-enhancing HR Practices on Various Performance Outcomes in the Public Sector. EGPA Conference: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK (2013, september 10 - 2013, september 13).
- B. Vermeeren & J. van der Voet (2013). How) do public sector cutbacks affect employee wellbeing? Evidence from the Dutch public sector. NIG conference: Enschede - Netherlands (2013, november 28 - 2013, november 29).
- L.G. Tummers & B. Vermeeren (2012). Job Control in Contemporary Organizations: Conceptualization and Measurement of Various Dimensions of Job Control. NIG Annual Work Conference: Leuven, Belgium (2012, november 29 - 2012, november 30).
- B. Vermeeren, L.G. Tummers, M. Lankhaar, A.J. Steijn & J. Heesen (2012). HR and Multiple Performance Dimensions: The influence of HR Practices on Job Satisfaction, Employee Absenteeism, Client Satisfaction and Business Performance. EGPA Conference: Bergen, Norway (2012, september 5 - 2012, september 8).
- B. Vermeeren, B.S. Kuipers & A.J. Steijn (2011). Degree of Publicness Influencing HRM Implementation? An Exploratory Study of Organizational Variance. 7th International Conference of the Dutch HRM Network: Groningen (2011, november 10 - 2011, november 11).
- B. Bronkhorst, B. Vermeeren & A.J. Steijn (2011). Goal-Setting, Transformational Leadership and Work Motivation in a Dutch Municipality. 7th International Conference of the Dutch HRM Network: Groningen (2011, november 10 - 2011, november 11).
- L. den Dulk, A.J. Steijn & B. Vermeeren (2011). New Ways of Working in the Dutch Public Sector. NIG Annual Work Conference: Rotterdam (2011, december 1 - 2011, december 2).
- B. Vermeeren (2010). Diversity in HRM Implementation and its Effect on Performance. EGPA Conference: Toulouse (2010, september 7 - 2010, september 10).
- I. De Haan, P. van Montfort, R. Hogendoorn & B. Vermeeren (2010). Measuring effectiveness of integrity management: A Study comparing the effectiveness of value based and compliance based approaches of integrity in Dutch public sector organizations by measuring employee perceptions. EGPA Conference: Toulouse (2010, september 7 - 2010, september 10).
- B. Vermeeren, B.S. Kuipers & A.J. Steijn (2010). The Two Faces of the Satisfaction Mirror: A Study of Work Environment, Job Satisfaction and Customer Satisfaction in Dutch Municipalities. IRSPM conference: Bern (2010, april 7 - 2010, april 9).
- B. Vermeeren, B.S. Kuipers & A.J. Steijn (2009). Human Resource Management and Performance of Public Organizations: A Study of HRM, Employee Attitude and Behavior and Public Service Quality of Dutch Municipalities. EGPA Conference: Malta (2009, september 2 - 2009, september 4).
- B. Vermeeren, B.S. Kuipers & A.J. Steijn (2009). Performance of Public Organizations: A Study of HRM and the Role of the Supervisor in Dutch Municipalities. IRSPM conference: Copenhagen (2009, april 6 - 2009, april 8).
- B. Vermeeren, B.S. Kuipers & A.J. Steijn (2009). Human Resource Management and Performance of Public Organizations: A Study of HRM, Employees attitude and Public Service Performance of Dutch Municipalities. 6th International Conference of the Dutch HRM Network: VU University (2009, november 13 - 2009, november 14).
- B. Vermeeren, B.S. Kuipers, A.J. Steijn & M.E. Vogelaar (2008). Human Resource Management and Performance of Public Organizations. EGPA conference: Rotterdam (2008, september 3 - 2008, september 6).
- B. Vermeeren, B. de Wit & A.J. Steijn (2007). Educational Professionals under Pressure? The Influence of School Size upon Teacher Job Satisfaction in Dutch Secondary Education. Special Panel of Colloquium `Professionals under Pressure¿ at the NIG Annual Work Conference: Tilburg (2007, november 8).
- B. van der Heijden & B. Vermeeren (2020). Minder regels, meer interesse: zo houd je mensen inzetbaar. In Alles over werken in en aan overheidsorganisaties (pp. 42-45). Den Haag: Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties/ICTU-InternetSpiegel
- A.J. Steijn & B. Vermeeren (2020). Betrokken en bevlogen werknemers in de publieke sector. In Alles over werken in en aan overheidsorganisaties (pp. 15-16). Den Haag: Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties/ICTU-InternetSpiegel [go to publisher's site]
- A.J. Steijn, B. Vermeeren & J. van Bruggen (2017). De invloed van de leidinggevende op de arbeidsbeleving en arbeidsmobiliteit van medewerkers in het openbaar bestuur. In Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties (Ed.), Publicaties en Artikelen> Werken in en aan overheidsorganisaties 2017 (pp. 119-136). Den Haag [go to publisher's site]
- J. Visser, M. Nijssen, B. Vermeeren & L. Vermeer (2017). Dit kun je doen om overheidsorganisaties wendbaar te maken (en is dat eigenlijk wel nodig?). In Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties (Ed.), Publicaties en artikelen ‘Werken in en aan overheidsorganisaties 2017’
- J. van der Voet & B. Vermeeren (2015). Organisatieverandering binnen de Rijksdienst: Het perspectief van de ambtenaar. In Staat van de Ambtelijke Dienst
- B. Vermeeren (2014, maart 28). HRM Implementation and Performance in the Public Sector. EUR (226 pag.) Prom./coprom.: prof.dr. A.J. Steijn & dr. B.S. Kuipers.
- B. Bronkhorst & B. Vermeeren (2017). Emerald Literati Highly Commended Award. Overig.
- E. Plantinga & B. Vermeeren (2016). Leren, ontwikkelen en performance: ben jij klaar voor je nieuwe rol? (blog).
4.3 Internship Master PA MHRV
- Title
- 4.3 Internship Master PA MHRV
- Year
- 2020
4.3 Thesis Master of Change and HR
- Title
- 4.3 Thesis Master of Change and HR
- Year
- 2020
4.1 Strategic Human Resource Management
- Title
- 4.1 Strategic Human Resource Management
- Year
- 2020
Mentorgroep DPAS B1
- Title
- Mentorgroep DPAS B1
- Year
- 2020
Current Event Lectures DPAS
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- Current Event Lectures DPAS
- Year
- 2020
Associate Professor
- University
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- School
- Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences
- Department
- Department of Public Administration and Sociology/ Public Administration
- Country
- The Netherlands
Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Role
- Program Manager Bachelor Public Administration
Association for Public Administration (Vereniging voor Bestuurskunde)
- Role
- General Board Member
Association for Public Administration (Vereniging voor Bestuurskunde)
- Role
- Jury Member of the Public Administration Brasz Thesis Award