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Our Mission Is to Improve the World of Work Through Experimental Research.<\/h1>\n

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We are a behavioral science lab based at the University of Cologne with researchers from psychology, economics, and management science, bringing years of experience in conducting experiments in organizations. Together with pioneering organizations, we design and test impactful solutions for people management challenges and bridge the science-practice gap.<\/p>\n

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Work With Us: Our Offer<\/h2>\n

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How do you attract employees from underrepresented groups? How can you use incentives to motivate employees? How do you design online learning systems for knowledge and productivity gain? We use a unique approach \u2013 experiments in the form of A\/B-tests in and with organizations \u2013 to generate robust causal evidence about which interventions work and which don\u2019t. This scientific approach results in evidence-based solutions for practical challenges.<\/p>\n

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PHASE 1<\/h5>\n

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Co-Creation:
Tool Design<\/h3>\n

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Together with a partner organization, we discuss current challenges and identify solutions. We exchange knowledge to design scientifically rigorous and practically relevant tools. <\/span><\/p>\n

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PHASE 2<\/h5>\n

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Experiments:
Tool Testing<\/h3>\n

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Together with a partner organization, we implement experiments (A\/B-tests) to tackle people management challenges. The result is causal evidence about the impact of the tested tools.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PHASE 3<\/h5>\n

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Translate:
Tool Scaling<\/h3>\n

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We enable our partner organizations to learn from us and from each other. This exchange amplifies the impact of the co-created and tested tools.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Completed Projects<\/h2>\n

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Explore case studies showcasing successful collaborations between CEAL’s scientists and our partners. From ongoing initiatives to completed projects, this section highlights real-world impact and the power of research-driven partnerships in action.<\/p>\n

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