Forschungs- und Beratungsstelle Arbeitswelt – FORBA

Research and advice center for the world of work ‒ FORBA
Vienna, Austria

The Research and Advisory Centre for the World of Work (FORBA) has existed since 1991 and is an interdisciplinary, nationally and internationally oriented research institute. The scientific work specializes in current topics of work research. Integrated into the disciplines of sociology, political science, economics and business informatics, we conduct basic research and applied research. The transfer of scientific findings into social practice in the form of advice,conferences, lectures, media appearances and publications is an integral part of the institute's activities.

Contact details

Website:
https://www.forba.at/

Address:
Aspernbrückengasse 4, 1020 Wien, Austria

Country:
Austria

Sub-region:
Western Europe

Areas of focus

Topics of research
Operating languages
German

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
1991
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Thomas Riesenecker-Caba
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Thomas Riesenecker-Caba
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Mag. Thomas Riesenecker-Caba
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Forschungs- und Beratungsstelle Arbeitswelt – FORBA
13
Austria average
49
Global average
87
2024
Forschungs- und Beratungsstelle Arbeitswelt – FORBA
14
2023
Forschungs- und Beratungsstelle Arbeitswelt – FORBA
14
% Female staff
2025
Forschungs- und Beratungsstelle Arbeitswelt – FORBA
54%
Austria average
52%
Global average
50%
2024
Forschungs- und Beratungsstelle Arbeitswelt – FORBA
57%
2023
Forschungs- und Beratungsstelle Arbeitswelt – FORBA
57%
Age (years)
Forschungs- und Beratungsstelle Arbeitswelt – FORBA
35
Austria average
39
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2025
Forschungs- und Beratungsstelle Arbeitswelt – FORBA
64%
Austria average
49%
Global average
47%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Forschungs- und Beratungsstelle Arbeitswelt – FORBA
24
Austria average
47
Global average
57
2023
Forschungs- und Beratungsstelle Arbeitswelt – FORBA
23
2022
Forschungs- und Beratungsstelle Arbeitswelt – FORBA
12

Social

Twitter
Followers (2025)
Forschungs- und Beratungsstelle Arbeitswelt – FORBA
95
Austria average
6,221
Global average
19,789
Followers (2024)
Forschungs- und Beratungsstelle Arbeitswelt – FORBA
103
Subscribers (2025)
Forschungs- und Beratungsstelle Arbeitswelt – FORBA
7
Austria average
3,150
Global average
7,405

Data notes

Last updated: 17/02/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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