Jojanneke van der Toorn

Jojanneke van der Toorn is a researcher at the Organizational Behavior Group at Utrecht University and the Institute of Psychology at Leiden University whose work focuses on diversity, inclusion, and organizational behavior. Van der Toorn's research examines workplace inclusion across multiple dimensions, including sexual orientation and gender identity, with particular attention to how organizational policies, leadership approaches, and ideological factors shape employee experiences and organizational cultures. Van der Toorn's publications address both practical and theoretical questions about implementing inclusive practices, understanding resistance to diversity initiatives, and creating psychologically safe workplaces for marginalized employees. Van der Toorn's work integrates social psychology, organizational behavior, and qualitative and quantitative research methods to bridge the gap between academic research and organizational practice.