Prof. Dr. rer. nat Alexander Zill

Our research focuses on designing work in a way that promotes health, with the aim of enhancing participation in working life and translating scientific findings into practice.

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Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Alexander Zill
Studiendekan Master Soziale Arbeit
FakultƤt Soziale Arbeit
+49 3727 581743
azill@hs-mittweida.de
39-227
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09648 Mittweida
39-227
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Mittweida University
FakultƤt Soziale Arbeit
Technikumplatz 17
09648 Mittweida

Chronic illnesses in the workplace

  • Chronic conditions affect around a quarter to a third of all workers in Europe. As part of our research, we examine the work-related challenges faced by people with chronic conditions, with a view to improving their participation in working life.

Womenā€™s health in the workplace and in sport

  • The specific aspects of womenā€™s health are not yet adequately taken into account in working life or in sport. Issues such as menstruation, motherhood, the menopause or specific conditions such as endometriosis are often taboo subjects, even though they can have a specific impact. Among other things, we investigate the impact of period pain at work, the relationship between endometriosis and work, and the influence of the menstrual cycle on perception and behaviour in sport.

Violence in the workplace

  • Aggressive behaviour by non-staff members towards employees in people-facing service roles has increased significantly in recent years. In particular, psychological and physical forms of aggressive behaviour occur, in some cases, on a daily basis. In our research projects on this topic, we investigate which individual, team-related and organisational measures are particularly relevant. Through our research, we aim to help reduce the incidence of aggressive behaviour on the one hand, and to establish well-founded and effective aftercare within organisations on the other.

Stressors and resources in the workplace

  • Stressors are understood as physical, psychological, social or organisational work demands that require sustained effort and may be associated with exhaustion or stress. Resources, on the other hand, comprise work-related conditions that support the achievement of goals, reduce stressors or promote personal development and motivation. In our research, we are interested in understanding how these factors develop and which ones are particularly influential amongst employees and managers.

If you are interested in one or more of our research topics, please feel free to contact us.

Projects

Systematische Ɯbersichtsarbeit zur Wirksamkeit und zu den Erfolgsfaktoren von Deeskalationstrainings zur PrƤvention von BelƤstigung und Gewalt bei personenbezogenen Dienstleistungen

  • Term: 2026/03/01 ā€“ 2027/02/28
  • Financed by: Bundesanstalt fĆ¼r Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin
  • Project managers: Alexander Zill
2912 Alexander Zill

Innovationscluster 2024, Teilprojekt 1

  • Term: 2024/03/01 ā€“ 2027/05/31
  • Financed by: SƤchsisches Staatsministerium fĆ¼r Wissenschaft, Kultur und Tourismus
  • Funding code: 100716126
  • Project managers: Alexander Zill
2764 Alexander Zill

Wirksamkeitsuntersuchung der MaƟnahmen des Handlungskonzeptes ā€žW wie Werteā€œ

  • Term: 2023/04/01 ā€“ 2023/12/31
  • Financed by: SƤchsisches Staatsministerium fĆ¼r Kultus
  • Project managers: Alexander Zill
2090 Alexander Zill

Wissenschaftliche Begleitung im deutschen Siegel Unternehmensgesellschaft

  • Term: 2023/01/01 ā€“ 2024/12/31
  • Financed by: Technische UniversitƤt Chemnitz
  • Project managers: Alexander Zill
2722 Alexander Zill

Arbeiten mit bedingter Gesundheit -Entwicklung eines Auszeichnungskonzeptes

  • Term: 2021/12/15 ā€“ 2023/12/31
  • Financed by: BKK Dachverband e.V.
  • Project managers: Alexander Zill
2097 Alexander Zill

Publication

A. Zill, A. Cook

Arbeiten mit Endometriose ā€“ Arbeitsbedingungen und Arbeitsauswirkungen

Appeared in: ASU Arbeitsmedizin Sozialmedizin Umweltmedizin 2025 (2025), P. 446 ā€“ 449
21822 journalartikel
N. Vaidyanathan, L. Barnes, B. Bhattacharyya, P. Hein, J. Gloor, H. Pham, C. Resick, A. Cook, A. Zill, C. Nittrouer, S. Thomas, J. Allen, E. Neubert, A. Smith

Inclusive Leadership in Action: Advancing Social Equity Across Marginalized Communities

Appeared in: Academy of Management Proceedings 2025 (2025), P. 19269
21815 konferenzpaper
A. Zill

Leadership and chronic health conditions

Appeared in: Handbook of Leadership. Applied Business Psychology for Managers, 2025, P. 343 ā€“ 359
21834 sammelbandbeitrag
M. Ortynsky, T. Reimer, J. Joecks, M. Werner, A. Byrne, A. Cloutier, E. Carleton, R. Hahn, A. Cook, A. Zill, J. Joecks

Flowing Through the Workplace: Exploring the Impact of Menstruation on Womenā€™s Work Outcomes

Appeared in: Academy of Management Proceedings 2024 (2024)
21287 konferenzpaper
A. Zill, A. Cook, M. Knoll, T. Struck

FĆ¼hrung mit chronischen Erkrankungen

Appeared in: Handbuch MitarbeiterfĆ¼hrung, 2023, P. 1 ā€“ 14
Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Reference Psychologie, 2023
20832 sammelbandbeitrag
Dr. phil. Michael Knoll
FakultƤt Soziale Arbeit
knoll@hs-mittweida.de
M.A. Sophia Lorenz
FakultƤt Soziale Arbeit
leis@hs-mittweida.de
M.Sc. Mirjam Werner
FakultƤt Soziale Arbeit
+49 3727 581778
werner5@hs-mittweida.de
Profile

Chemnitz University of Technology

  • Studied Psychology (Diploma)
  • Studied Education, Modern and Contemporary History, and Psychology (Magister)
  • Research Assistant at the Chair of Industrial,
    Organisational and Business Psychology
  • Research assistant at the Chair of Social Psychology
  • Member of the Senate

Teaching assignments

  • Federal University of Applied Sciences, Berlin ā€“ Social Psychology
  • Federal University of Applied Sciences, Munich-Haar ā€“ Social Psychology
  • SRH University of Health Sciences, Gera ā€“ Department of Applied Social Psychology

Practical work

  • Consultancy and support for organisational development, leadership and change processes.
  • Design, delivery and evaluation of surveys, workshops, training programmes and diagnostic procedures for evidence-based organisational and human resources development.
  • Facilitating the transfer of knowledge between research and practice by synthesising scientific findings, developing recommendations for action and supporting implementation processes.
  • Teaching, professional development and skills development in the fields of psychology, leadership, organisation and social services.
  • Dean of Studies for the Masterā€™s Programme
  • Member of the Studies Committee
  • Member of the Media Committee
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