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2017
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Diana Rajendran, Karen Farquharson, Chandana Hewege
Workplace integration: the lived experiences of highly skilled migrants in Australia
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore how highly skilled migrants to Australia integrate into the workplace, focussing on the factors that foster or hinder that integration. Design/methodology/approach – An inductive method using an interpretive methodological approach...
2014
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George Major, Agnes Terraschke, Emily Major, Charlotte Setijadi
Working it out: migrants’ perspectives of social inclusion in the workplace
This paper explores the concept of social inclusion from the perspective of recent migrants, from language backgrounds other than English, at work in Australia. We adopt an understanding of social inclusion that acknowledges the importance of economic independence, while also...
2025
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Paul Sitsofe, Ryan Gibson
Workforce Development in Rural Ontario: An Examination of Experiences and Strategies
This study examines workforce development strategies in rural Ontario aimed at addressing skill gaps and labor shortages in key industries such as manufacturing and agriculture. Rural areas face unique challenges, including inadequate training options, youth outmigration, and an aging population....
2015
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Francisco C. Rodriguez
Why Diversity and Equity Matter: Reflections from a Community College President
Why do the issues of diversity and equity have such resonance for me? As a first-generation immigrant, English-language learner from a working-class family, access to higher education and the opportunity that followed was the door to personal discovery and professional...
2019
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Alison Daly , Renee N. Carey , Ellie Darcey, HuiJun Chih , Anthony D. LaMontagne , Allison Milner and Alison Reid
Using Three Cross-Sectional Surveys to Compare Workplace Psychosocial Stressors and Associated Mental Health Status in Six Migrant Groups Working in Australia Compared with Australian-Born Workers
Migrant workers may be more likely to be exposed to workplace psychosocial stressors (WPS) which have an affect on physical and mental health. Given the relative lack of research on this topic, the study objectives were to estimate and compare...
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...
2021
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Sally Baker, Clemence Due & Megan Rose
Transitions from education to employment for culturally and linguistically diverse migrants and refugees in settlement contexts: what do we know?
Access to and experiences of education among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Migrants or Refugees (CALDM/R) is a site of increased scholarly interest. While research emphasises new CALDM/Rs’ desire to work and meaningfully contribute to their new country, many remain under...
2025
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Waseem Jerjes, Azeem Majeed
The unseen costs of medical training in the UK: a growing crisis
Waseem Jerjes 1 , Azeem Majeed 1 (1) Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, UKThe silent financial strain of medical training Medical training in the United Kingdom is renowned for being highly regarded and thoroughly preparing physicians. There is, however,...
2021
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Jane Coffey, Farveh Farivar & Roslyn Cameron
The Job Seeking Experiences of International Graduates in the Host Country: Australia’s Lost Opportunity?
This paper examines the job seeking experiences of international graduates in attempting to obtain meaningful work in their university education host country. Qualitative feedback on the specific job seeking barriers and experiences in the host country after graduating were provided...
2016
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Hakan Sezerel • Hatice Zumrut Tonus
The effects of the organizational culture on diversity management perceptions in hotel industry
The perception of discrimination and lack of justice may lead to inefficiency, conflicts and unmanageable situations. Particularly in countries like Turkey that contain geographical, ethnic, religious and sectorial differences throughout its history, where the employment of women in business life...
2024
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Eva G D Hitchon, Kate Eggleston, Roger Mulder, Richard Porter, Katie M. Douglas
The Aotearoa New Zealand doctor shortage: current context and strategies for retention
The international migration of health professionals has been an ongoing issue with the medical workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand. There are many reasons why New Zealand-trained doctors choose to leave. Often it has been to gain overseas experience, with many...
2025
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Jonas Schoo, Frank Schüssler
Spatial and temporal disparities in general practitioner provision: a 21-year longitudinal analysis from Lower Saxony, Germany
BACKGROUND: Equitable access to general practitioner services remains a persistent challenge for health systems and is critical for reducing health inequalities, particularly between urban and rural regions. Understanding the spatial and temporal dynamics of primary care provision is vital for...
2025
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Zainab Lal, Mayuri Gogoi, Irtiza Qureshi, Amani Al‐Oraibi, Jonathan Chaloner, Padmasayee Papineni, Susie Lagrata, Laura B Nellums, Christopher A. Martin, Katherine Woolf, Manish Pareek, on behalf of the UK-REACH Study Collaborative Group, Laura J. Gray, Laura B Nellums, Anna L. Guyatt, Catherine John, I. C. McManus, Ibrahim Abubakar, Amit Gupta, Avinash Aujayeb, Bindu Gregary, Rubina Reza, Sandra Simpson, Stephen Zingwe, Keith R. Abrams, Martin D. Tobin, Louise V. Wain, Sue Carr, Edward S. Dove, Kamlesh Khunti, David Ford, Robert C. Free
Redeployment and changes in working patterns of healthcare workers during COVID-19 in the UK: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Redeployment was critical in addressing the increased demands of COVID-19 on the healthcare system. Previous research indicates that ethnic minority healthcare workers (HCWs), those on visas, and in junior roles, were more likely to be redeployed to COVID-19 duties...
2019
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Sophie Hennekam, Sabine Bacouel-Jentjens, Inju Yang
Perceptions of Diversity Management Practices among First- versus Second-generation Migrants
Drawing on an extended case method approach consisting of observations, analysis of organisational documents and semi-structured in-depth interviews with first- and secondgeneration migrants working in a French car manufacturing company, this article examines how and why diversity management practices are...
2026
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Eftychia Evaggelidou
Nursing understaffing at the center of the World Health Organization’s “Nursing Action” project
Nursing understaffing has emerged as one of the most critical challenges facing health systems globally and across the European Region. Nurses constitute the largest professional group within healthcare organizations and provide the vast majority of direct patient care. Adequate nurse...
2025
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Tomas Zapata, Teodor Cristian Blidaru, Alexandru Rafilă, Radu Comsa, Natasha Azzopardi‐Muscat, Yanina Andersen, Cris Scotter, James Buchan, Ioana Novac, Khamis Al-Alawy, Nicolae Dragoș Garofil
Mitigating health workforce migration in Romania: policy lessons for Europe
Health workforce migration is an important challenge for healthcare systems across Europe, with Romania facing one of the most significant impacts following its accession into the European Union. This article examines the trends, drivers, and consequences of health workforce migration...
2025
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Sai Prasad Mukala
Microsoft Office 365: Transforming Enterprise IT Through Cloud-Based Productivity Solutions
Microsoft Office 365 has fundamentally transformed enterprise IT by delivering integrated cloud-based productivity solutions that reshape how organizations operate, collaborate, and secure their digital workplaces. The transition from traditional on-premises software to cloud-based services represents a paradigm shift in enterprise...
2026
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Kiril Postolov, Risto Elenov
ISSUES IN ENSURING WORKFORCE AVAILABILITY IN TOURISM
This paper examines workforce security in the tourism industry. It focuses on seasonality, labor shortages, employee motivation, and the impact of the COVID‑19 pandemic. Tourism is highly vulnerable to seasonal fluctuations, which create an unstable labor market dominated by temporary,...
2024
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Samantha Battams, Angelita Martini
Impact of COVID-19 on the Residential Aged Care Workforce, and Workers From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds: A Rapid Literature Review
Abstract This literature review explores the impact of COVID-19 upon the residential aged care (RAC) workforce during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including the workforce from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. It also considers COVID-19 related interventions for the RAC...
2026
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Geeta Sewsankar
How Can the Public Sector Retain Talent? The Guyana Case
Retaining skilled employees within the public sector is a pressing issue for developing nations such as Guyana, where talent migration significantly hampers public administration. This study delves into the factors influencing employee retention in Guyana’s public sector, proposing strategies considering...