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2026
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Jibi Thapa
Skills Gap in the Nepali Workforce: A Thematic Review
Skill represents the ability to apply theoretical knowledge and understanding in practical situations. Number of management graduates (BBS, BBA, BBM, MBS, MBA) are increasing. However, there is persistent skills gap that limits workforce readiness, organizational efficiency, and economic growth. This...
2026
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Horia-Dominic Schreiner, Bogdan Mocan, Mircea Fulea
Adapting Vocational Education for Industry 5.0 by Transforming the Professional Identity of VET Trainers in Wood Processing
This study develops a theoretical framework for transforming vocational education and training (VET) for the emerging Industry 5.0 paradigm by focusing on the critical role of VET trainers’ professional identity. As Industry 5.0 emphasizes human-machine collaboration, artificial intelligence integration, and...
2026
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Nasser Aldosari, Muteb Aljuhani, Ali Albzia, Moath Saleh
Optimizing the patient care technician role: a qualitative study on recruitment, training, and career pathways
Abstract Background workforce innovative solutions are warranted to respond to the critical global lack of healthcare professionals and sustain delivery of quality patient care. The Patient Care Technician program was one of the strategies implemented to address this challenge by...
2026
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Jonathan H. Westover
The Evolving AI Workforce: Understanding the Rise of Non-Technical Roles in Artificial Intelligence Companies
This study examines workforce composition trends across artificial intelligence companies, focusing on the balance between technical and non-technical roles. Using a comprehensive dataset of 19 AI companies across six industry segments, we analyze employment patterns, job function distributions, and growth...
2026
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Aparna Sakore
INDUSTRIAL CONCENTRATION, URBAN PROBLEMS, AND HR: STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING PEOPLE IN PUNE’S CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTS
Pune is well known as the “Oxford of the East,” has rapidly evolved into one of India’s both industrial as well as educational hubs. The city dominates in the hubs of kharadi, Chakan, Hinjewadi etc. of automotive, manufacturing, information technology,...
2026
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Yasheka Accellia Walters-Ellis
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND WORKFORCE INTEGRATION: A PHENOMENOGRAPHIC STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS’ INTERPRETATION OF THEIR JOB MARKET PREPAREDNESS
International graduate students (IGS) contribute substantially to Canadian higher education and the labour market, yet their transitions from advanced academic programs into meaningful employment are shaped by complex, context-dependent factors. Existing research often focuses on employability metrics like job attainment...
2026
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Artem Horilyi, Nataliia Ivanova
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL STRATEGIES FOR PREPARING HUMAN CAPITAL FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The article investigates how ongoing digital transformation, and the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence are reshaping the formation, structure, and practical use of human capital in modern economies. The study is motivated by the growing tension between relatively rigid education...
2026
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Elizabeth Davidson Pisacreta, Jonathan Barefield, Ini-Abasi Umosen, Ifeatu Oliobi
Aligning State Investments with Workforce Opportunity
State and local spending on higher education represents a significant public investment, and states have a responsibility to deploy these dollars in ways that maximize their social and economic returns. Policy discussions about how states can ensure their investments maximize...
2026
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Christian Wiradendi Wolor, Et. al.
Social Implications and Educational Strategies for Sustainability: HR Adaptation in Indonesiaʼs Rattan Industry
The Indonesian rattan industry, as a labour-intensive and community-based export sector, is highly exposed to fluctuations in global trade policies, including protectionist tariffs imposed by the United States. This study examines the social implications of these trade disruptions on employment...
2026
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J. O. (Josephine) (PhD)
Workforce Diversity Management AND Administrative Job Performance in State-Owned Tertiary Institutions in Rivers State
This study investigated the relationship between workforce diversity management and administrative job performance in state-owned tertiary institutions in Rivers State. The study specifically examined the influence of gender and age diversity management on administrative performance. A descriptive survey research design...
2026
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Rafique Ahmed Khoso, Farhan Ali Soomro, Muhammad Ameer Hamza, Muhammad Hasan Syed
The Future of Work in Digital Banking: Aligning HR Tech Adoption with Marketing Innovation and Financial KPIs
This study investigated how the future of work in digital banking was shaped by the strategic alignment of human resource (HR) technology adoption, marketing innovation, and financial key performance indicators (KPIs). As banks increasingly relied on artificial intelligence, analytics, and...
2026
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Ruonan Wang, Nur Ehsan Bin Mohd Said
Strategic Workforce Intelligence for Automotive Education: A Competitive Intelligence Framework Based on Labour-Market Analytics
Purpose: The aim of this study is to develop a Competitive Intelligence (CI) framework that transforms labour-market signals into Strategic Workforce Intelligence (SWI) for the curriculum strategy of Chinese universities offering automotive English for Specific Purposes (ESP) tracks, positioning CI...
2026
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Negar Farakish, Kristine Rodriguez Kerr, Hui Soo Chae
Workforce Training in the Age of AI: Perspectives from a School of Professional Studies
Learning and development (L&D) units play a central role in advancing organizational goals. The emergence of generative AI (GenAI) presents both an opportunity and a disruption to traditional models of workforce training, requiring L&D leaders to rethink strategies for learning...
2026
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Satyadhar Joshi
Policy Recommendations for New Jersey’s Artificial Intelligence Leadership in K-12, Higher Education, and Workforce Development
This paper summarizes different policy frameworks aimed to position New Jersey as a national leader in artificial intelligence (AI) education and workforce development. Through analysis of current state initiatives—like the NJ AI Hub, AI Task Force reports, apprenticeship programs, and...
2026
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Arthur Nijdam, Harri Kähkönen, Valtteri Niemi, Paul Stankovski, Sara Ramezanian
CurricuLLM: Designing Personalized and Workforce-Aligned Cybersecurity Curricula Using Fine-Tuned LLMs
The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, driven by increased digitalization and new cybersecurity threats. Cybersecurity programs often fail to equip graduates with skills demanded by the workforce, particularly concerning recent developments in cybersecurity, as curriculum design is costly and labor-intensive....
2026
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Joana Paias Ferreira, Teresa Magalhães
Instruments to assess the digital health competencies of healthcare professionals: a scoping review
Background: The digital transformation of healthcare is reshaping clinical practice, healthcare management, patient-provider interactions, and traditional public health fields. These digital tools enhance safety, quality of care and efficacy, while also supporting the shift from cure to prevention, empowering patients,...
2026
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Viktor Wang
Questioning Assumptions in the Age of AI: Extending Brookfield’s Critical Pedagogy for Workforce Learning Futures
This article extends Stephen Brookfield’s concept of critical thinking as “questioning assumptions” into the context of artificial intelligence (AI)–mediated learning and workforce education. As AI systems increasingly shape how knowledge is produced and consumed, learners face new challenges in evaluating...
2026
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Mark Anthony L. Salvaleon, Esther Faith B. Danao, Angel Clarisse Althea K. Lagramada, Juliana May C. Garcia, Moira Cherubim E. Ferreras, Kate Lei M. Nadiahan, Shania A. Carlos, Recca Mae V. Pagsay, Evelyn L. Boston, Roshelle Bless F. Laguit, Aaron James O. Hufemia, Keira Knightleigh A. Maguide, Reuben Victor M. Laguitan
Trauma-informed mentorship in early clinical exposure to strengthen nursing care and workforce sustainability
Nursing care is central to public health, yet persistent nursing shortages and uneven workforce distribution continue to threaten service delivery, patient safety, and quality of care across health systems. Attrition risks are often addressed after licensure through strategies focused on...
2026
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OECD
An overview of national strategies and policies for immersive technologies
Immersive technologies, including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), digital twins, and virtual worlds, are increasingly reshaping how individuals, firms, and public institutions interact with digital content. They offer significant opportunities across sectors such as healthcare, education,...
2026
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Miroslava Nadkova Petrova
Strategies for developing AI competencies in higher education
As Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries and redefine professional roles, integrating AI competence development into education has become a strategic priority. This exploratory study implements a LLM-based Delphi methodology to identify essential AI competencies, examine barriers to AI...