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2025
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Grace J. Whitfield, Erika Kispéter, Kate Hamblin, Diane Burns
How the care workforce navigates the digital ‘skills gap’: problems and opportunities from policy to practice
Introduction Care systems and services across the globe are under pressure, with challenges related to the recruitment and retention of the care workforce identified as a particular issue. In England, digital technologies are presented in policy discourse and strategy as...
2025
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Samuel Mesfin, Tsion Hiwot, Nanati Jemal Aliye, Elham Yimam, Selmy Awad
Equity in the cardiothoracic surgical workforce: addressing training gaps and workforce distribution in Africa– a narrative review
Cardiothoracic surgery (CTS) remains one of the least diverse surgical specialties, marked by significant gender and racial disparities. Despite increased medical school enrollment and the inclusion of more women and underrepresented minorities in the medical workforce, the number of locally...
2024
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Lara C. Stroth, Franziska Jahns, Berit Bode, Maike Stender, Michelle Schmidt, Heiko Baschnegger, Nurith Epstein, Benedikt Sandmeyer, Carla Nau
Workforce strategies during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective online survey at intensive care units in Germany
BACKGROUND: As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe at the beginning of 2020, healthcare systems were forced to rapidly adapt and expand to meet the sudden surge in demand for intensive care services. This study is the first systematic...
2024
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Kellie Thiessen, Margaret Haworth-Brockman, Nathan Nickel, Margaret Morris, Kristine Robinson, Ivy Lynn Bourgeault, Shelley Derksen
Maternity Service Delivery in Manitoba, Canada: A Retrospective Analysis of Three Maternity Care Provider Types
Background: Alleviating shortages in health workforce and delivery of efficient maternity care models are unresolved policy issues in Canada. In the province of Manitoba, obstetricians do the majority of maternity care, family practice physicians take care of low-risk women, and...
2024
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Ginikachi Prisca Ifenatuora, Olanrewaju Awoyemi, Fadeke Adeola Atobatele
Advances in Accessible and Culturally Relevant eLearning Strategies for U.S. Corporate and Government Workforce Training
This paper explores the advancements and challenges associated with accessible and culturally relevant eLearning strategies in U.S. corporate and government workforce training. As digital learning platforms become integral to professional development, ensuring that these platforms are accessible and culturally inclusive...
2024
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Michael Salmon
Representation of the academic workforce in English university strategy-making: an exploratory study
Abstract Analysis of strategic planning practices can offer insight into how universities operate and are structured as organisations, both in terms of where importance is placed and what is elided, and through discursive consideration of how strategy texts legitimate certain...
2024
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Yingxi Zhao, Wesley Quadros, Shobhana Nagraj, Geoff Wong, Mike English, Attakrit Leckcivilize
Factors influencing the development, recruitment, integration, retention and career development of advanced practice providers in hospital health care teams: a scoping review
BACKGROUND: Advanced practice providers (APPs), including physician assistants/associates (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs) and other non-physician roles, have been developed largely to meet changing healthcare demand and increasing workforce shortages. First introduced in primary care in the US, APPs are prevalent...
2024
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Wazir Ali, Abdul Rahman, Ravik Karsidi
Sustainable Skill Development in Pakistan: Bridging Gaps in Vocational and Technical Education Policy – A Systematic Literature Review
Skill development is pivotal to Pakistan’s economic and social transformation, addressing human capital challenges. This systematic literature review synthesizes findings from 38 peer-reviewed studies conducted between 2015 and 2024 to evaluate Pakistan’s existing policies and practices. Findings reveal myriad barriers...
2024
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Abdela Alite Hilo, John G. McPeak
Addressing concerns of access and distribution of health workforce: a discrete choice experiment to develop rural attraction and retention strategies in southwestern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: There is a shortage of health workers in Ethiopia, with an uneven distribution between urban and rural areas. To formulate effective policy interventions aimed at attracting and retaining health workers in rural regions, this study examined the stated preferences...
2024
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Funmilayo Aribidesi Ajayi, Chioma Ann Udeh
Innovative recruitment strategies in the IT sector: A review of successes and failures
This study systematically reviews and analyzes the impact of innovative recruitment strategies on diversity and inclusion within the Information Technology (IT) sector. Given the rapid technological advancements and the increasing demand for skilled professionals, IT firms are at the forefront...
2024
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Md. Abu Issa Gazi, Abdullah Al Masud, Mohd Faizal Yusof, Md. Aminul Islam, Muhammad Khalilur Rahman, Qiuhong Wang
Factors affecting the quality of work life for industrial labour force: empirical evidence from a developing country
The success of any organization requires a skilled, competent, and satisfied workforce. If the workforce can be provided with the necessary components to ensure a high quality of working life, they will become permanent assets. Various factors undoubtedly affect the...
2024
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Michael Salmon
Representation of the academic workforce in English university strategy-making: an exploratory study
Abstract Analysis of strategic planning practices can offer insight into how universities operate and are structured as organisations, both in terms of where importance is placed and what is elided, and through discursive consideration of how strategy texts legitimate certain...
2024
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Serah Ndegwa, Michelle Pavlik, Emily R. Gallagher, Maureen King’e, Manaseh A. Bocha, Lilian Wairimu Mokoh, Isaac Macharia, Paige Stringer, Irene Njuguna, Dalton Wamalwa, Sarah Benki-Nugent
Hearing Loss Detection and Early Intervention Strategies in Kenya
Background: Thirty-four million children globally have disabling hearing loss, with the highest prevalence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Early identification and management is crucial, yet barriers to screening and treatment of hearing loss are extensive in LMICs. Unaddressed hearing...
2024
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Mohsen Rezaiee, Hossein Kareshki
Empowering career pathways: integrating self-regulation strategies with career counseling practices
Introduction This study explores the integration of self-regulation strategies into career counseling to enhance career development. It outlines the rationale behind this integration and sets the objectives of providing practical strategies for educators and counselors to support career paths. Methods...
2024
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Chidinma Favour Chikwe, Kevin Namiiro Kuteesa, Ayo Amen Ediae
Gender equality advocacy and socio-economic inclusion: A comparative study of community-based approaches in promoting women’s empowerment and economic resilience (2022)
This review examines community-based approaches to gender equality advocacy and socio-economic inclusion, focusing on strategies to promote women’s empowerment and economic resilience. As global discourse on gender equality gains momentum, community-driven initiatives have emerged as pivotal agents of change, particularly...
2024
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Abby Schachner, Cathy Yun, Hann Melnick, Jessica Barajas
Coaching at scale: A strategy for strengthening the early learning workforce
This report examines five early childhood coaching systems—two state systems (Alabama and Washington) and three California county systems (El Dorado, Fresno, and San Diego)—that have developed systemic coaching approaches. We studied these coaching systems to understand the different ways that...
2024
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Omar Faruqi Marzuki, Ellie Teo Yi Lih, Wan Nor Zanariah Zainol Abdullah, Nozieana Khairuddin, Nor Hanifawati Inai, Juniza Binti Md Saad, Mohd Hamim Abdul Aziz
Innovating Education: A Comprehensive Review of STEM Education Approaches
This comprehensive paper delves into the evolving realm of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, a critical component in the modern educational landscape. The review highlights how STEM education has transcended the mere combination of four subjects into an...
2024
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Adam Ahmat, Sunny C Okoroafor, James Avoka Asamani, Millogo Jean, Abdou Illou Mourtala, Jennifer Nyoni, Kasonde Mwinga
Health workforce strategies during COVID-19 response: insights from 15 countries in the WHO Africa Region
INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic unveiled huge challenges in health workforce governance in the context of public health emergencies in Africa. Several countries applied several measures to ensure access to qualified and skilled health workers to respond to the pandemic and...
2024
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Firas Habbal, Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi
Future Development Strategies to Enhance National Workforce Sustainability: A Comprehensive Review
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, shifting demographic landscapes, and evolving economic paradigms, the sustainability and competitiveness of a nation’s workforce have emerged as critical determinants of its long-term prosperity. This research investigates future development strategies aimed at...
2024
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Olakunle Saheed Soyege, Collins Nwannebuike Nwokedi, Busayo Olamide Tomoh, Ashiata Yetunde Mustapha, Akachukwu Obianuju Mbata, Obe Destiny Balogun, Adelaide Yeboah Forkuo, Cyril Enahore Imohiosen
Public Health Crisis Management and Emergency Preparedness: Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure against Pandemics and Bioterrorism Threats
Key findings indicate that integrated surveillance systems, real-time data analytics, and cross-sector collaboration significantly improve response effectiveness. Investments in healthcare workforce training, stockpiling essential medical supplies, and strengthening supply chain resilience are pivotal to mitigating disruptions during emergencies. The study...