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2026
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Олександр Звінчук, Liubov Sergeeva, Tatiana Nanaieva, Vadym Terentyuk, Hlib Aleksandrenko
Formalizing digital health competencies for the health workforce in Ukraine
Effective digital health transformation requires a workforce with adequate digital competencies, yet fewer than half of WHO European Region countries have policies addressing this gap. In Ukraine, a 2021 assessment found that 56% of healthcare professionals demonstrated only basic or...
2026
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Δάφνη Καϊτελίδου
Nursing Workforce as a Strategic Pillar of Sustainable Health Systems
Nurses constitute a cornerstone of every modern health system, as they stand at the frontline of care delivery and directly influence the safety, continuity, and quality of healthcare services. Nevertheless, they are often required to work under highly demanding and...
2026
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K. David Bailey, Samantha Bastow, Kalvin Yu, Eileen Sullivan‐Marx
The essential role of professional nurses in the U.S. healthcare workforce: Challenges, innovation, and opportunities
Professional nurses, defined in this paper as licensed registered nurses, are a cornerstone of the U.S. healthcare workforce, serving as frontline caregivers and advocates across diverse settings. This is a narrative synthesis which examines the multifaceted challenges currently facing the...
2026
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Muhamad Irfan Hakiim
Lifelong Learning in the Digital Era to Support Continuous Professional Growth and Adaptability
This study examines the role of lifelong learning in the digital era as a strategic approach to fostering continuous professional growth and adaptability in an increasingly dynamic and technology-driven environment. The primary objective is to analyze how digital-based learning ecosystems...
2026
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Nurul Faadhilah Elman Astadipura
Communication Strategies and Intercultural Adjustments of Indonesian SIE in Germany
As a result of globalization, the chances for self-initiated expatriates (SIE) to work abroad have broadened. Germany is one of the countries that has opened its borders to expatriates due to the workforce crisis in that developed nation. Despite Germany’s...
2026
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Zafira Rahmania Nur Shabrina, Lotte F. van Dillen, W. van Dijk, Mirre Stallen
Psychological Determinants of Retirement Planning Across Ageing Workforces: Evidence from British and Dutch Self-Employed Workers
Abstract Population ageing and rising longevity pose profound challenges for sustaining financial security in later life. Within this context, self-employed workers often fail to undertake appropriate action in financial planning for retirement, posing significant risks to their long-term well-being. This...
2026
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Memoona Hasnain, Valerie Gruss, Michael J. Koronkowski, Sonia Oyola, Susan M. Walsh, Steven Andes, Khatija Noorullah, Kanwal Haque
Transformative interprofessional education and campus community partnerships to prepare the health professions workforce for advancing health equity
Introduction This paper presents work in the continuum of campus-community partnerships to train health science students to advance health equity. The authors share the development, implementation, and evaluation of “Interprofessional Approaches to Health Disparities” (IAHD), a course offered at the...
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...
2025
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Alexandra Patzak, Xiaorong Zhang, Jovita Vytasek
Boosting productivity and wellbeing through time management: evidence-based strategies for higher education and workforce development
Introduction Amid increasing academic and professional pressures, time management is widely acknowledged as essential for supporting students’ and professionals’ well-being, motivation, and performance. However, despite general agreement on its benefits, there remains limited clarity about which specific time management strategies...
2025
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Peter A.D. Steel, Gabriel Wardi, Robert A. Harrington, Chris Longhurst
Learning health system strategies in the AI era
Abstract The learning health system (LHS) offers a framework to accelerate evidence generation and care improvement, yet widespread adoption remains limited. In this perspective, we explore strategies to operationalize the LHS in the era of artificial intelligence, including biomedical informatics...