Eija Lehtonen is a researcher at the University of Tampere and works as a lead facilitator, simulation developer and researcher at SmoothTeam. Her areas of expertise include workplace learning, multisite work and its management, and work and well-being related topics. Research publications include the following articles and reports:
- Lehtonen, E., Puhakka, I., & Nokelainen, P. (2024). Multisite work challenges learning and sense of belonging. Tampere Chamber of Commerce Journal
- Lehtonen, E., Puhakka, I., & Nokelainen, P. (2023). A guide to work-life interaction situations in multi-location work. University of Tampere.
- Puhakka, I., Lehtonen, E., & Nokelainen P. (2023). Experts' hybrid work: more in a group, face-to-face and remotely. Final report. University of Tampere.
- Lehtonen, E., Nokelainen, P., Rintala, H., & Puhakka, I. (2022). Thriving or surviving at work: How workplace learning opportunities and subjective career success are connected with job satisfaction and turnover intention? Journal of Workplace Learning, 34(1), 88-109.
- Lehtonen, E., Puhakka, I., Pylväs, L., & Nokelainen, P. (2020). Expertise development, emotions and the workplace as a learning environment: final report.. University of Tampere.
- Knuutila, Annikaisa. (2020). Interview with Lehtonen, Puhakka, Nokelainen and Pylvänen in Tampere Chamber of Commerce magazine: A serious question in working life: How do you feel?
- Lehtonen, E., Rintala, H., Pylväs, L., & Nokelainen, P. (2018). Vocational teachers' views on teaching competences and work-life cooperation. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 20(4), 10-26.
In addition to her research work, she works as a solution-oriented work coach (STOry), walking alongside different work communities. There is a clear thread running through Eija's diverse work: in all roles, the aim is to contribute to making Finnish working life sustainable and humane.
Before her career as a researcher, Eija founded Bravo, an important fashion house in her field, where she served as CEO for 7 years. Through these, she has gained a practical insight into the workings and phenomena of work communities.
Eija has a Master's degree in Education from the University of Tampere, where she also works as a researcher Professional growth and learning -research group. Whenever she has time for other research, she contributes to her doctoral thesis on learning in the workplace..
