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2023
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Monideepa Tarafdar , Irina Rets , Yang Hu
Can ICT(Information and Communications Technology) enhance workplace inclusion? ICT-enabled workplace inclusion practices and a new agenda for inclusion research in Information Systems
Workplace inclusion is a strategic concern for organizations, yet challenging to achieve. We investigate how Information and Communications Technology (ICT) use can enhance workplace inclusion. Based on qualitative data collected from a leading UK organization, we conceptualize four ICT-enabled workplace...
2020
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Megan Paull, Maryam Omari, Premilla D’Cruz, Burcu Guneri Cangarli
Bystanders in workplace bullying: working university students’ perspectives on action versus inaction
There is increasing interest in bystanders to workplace bullying, including from human resource management (HRM) perspectives. This paper draws on literature from the fields of sexual harassment and helping behaviour to develop understanding of bystander action and inaction. Part of...
2026
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Nualyai Pitsachart, Pasinee Thoin, Phatanee Srioad, Jaruporn Chaiwongsa, Xue Guo, Walton Wider
Burnout and Perceived Nursing Competence in the COVID-19 Situation: An Analysis for Developing Preventive Strategies toward Sustainable Development
This descriptive study aimed to examine burnout among professional nurses, assess their perceived competence in nursing practice during the COVID-19 pandemic, and identify strategies for prevention and sustainable workforce development. (SDG 3, SDG 8). The study sample comprised 180 registered...
2025
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American Academy of Sanitarians
Building Workforce Resilience: Strategies for Thriving in Uncertain Times
In this issue, experienced environmental health professionals from the American Academy of Sanitarians (AAS) share insights on how to professional thrive in uncertain times and how to build personal and collective workforce resilience....
2021
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Jan Coplan, Lee Crocker, Jeanette Landin, Tamara Stenn
Building Supportive, Inclusive Workplaces Where Neurodivergent Thinkers Thrive: Approaches in Managing Diversity, Inclusion, and Building Entrepreneurship in the Workplace
Neurodiversity refers to variations in the human brain regarding sociability, learning, attention, mood, and other mental functions in a non-pathological sense. The term was coined in 1998 by Australian sociologist Judy Singer and since has grown to reference the many...
2025
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Umaru Sesay, Augustus Osborne
Building climate-resilient health systems in Sierra Leone: addressing the dual burden of infectious and climate-related diseases
Climate change presents a profound challenge to global health, disproportionately affecting low-income countries like Sierra Leone. This opinion examines the dual burden of infectious and climate-related diseases and their implications for Sierra Leone’s health systems. Rising temperatures and changing rainfall...
2024
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Ayal Debie, Adane Nigusie, Dereje Gedle, Resham B. Khatri, Yibeltal Assefa
Building a resilient health system for universal health coverage and health security: a systematic review
BACKGROUND: Resilient health system (RHS) is crucial to achieving universal health coverage (UHC) and health security. However, little is known about strategies towards RHS to improve UHC and health security. This systematic review aims to synthesise the literature to understand...
2020
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Felicity T. Enders, Elizabeth H. Golembiewski, Laura M. Pacheco-Spann , Megan Allyse , Michelle M. Mielke and Joyce E. Balls-Berry
Building a framework for inclusion in health services research: Development of and pre-implementation faculty and staff attitudes toward the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) plan at Mayo Clinic
Objective: To mitigate the impact of racism, sexism, and other systemic biases, it is essential for organizations to develop strategies to address their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) climates. The objective of this formative evaluation was to assess Mayo Clinic...
2025
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Syafruddin Syafruddin, Endang Syarif, Erna Rusmiwati Sukandar, Kustiyono Kustiyono
Bridging the Skills Gap: The Role of Vocational Education in Developing Competent Human Resources for Sustainable Tourism
The increasing demand for skilled human resources in the sustainable tourism sector highlights the critical role of vocational education in bridging the skills gap. This study aims to explore how vocational education programs can effectively equip individuals with the competencies...
2025
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Nicodemus Epaphras, Nicholas Wachira
Bridging the Skills Gap: A Case for Micro-Credentials in Academic Programs in Institutions of Higher Learning
Nowadays, there is an increasing amount of scholarly literature highlighting the significant demand placed upon higher education institutions to equip students for the workforce and enhance their employability skills citing that most institutions produce graduates who lack the competences required...
2024
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Ahmad A. Abujaber, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan, Mark D. Santos, Nabeel F. Allobaney, Rejo G. Mathew, Jamsheer Parammal Alikutty, Jibin Kunjavara, Albara Alomari
Bridging the generational gap between nurses and nurse managers: a qualitative study from Qatar
BACKGROUND: The nursing workforce comprises multiple generations, each with unique values, beliefs, and expectations that can influence communication, work ethic, and professional relationships. In Qatar, the generational gap between nurses and nurse managers poses challenges to effective communication and teamwork,...
2025
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Laith T. Khrais
Bridging gaps in InsurTech and e-commerce integration: Insights from Saudi Arabia
The integration of insurance technology with e-commerce in Saudi Arabia is a key driver of financial and technological advancement, aligning with Vision 2030, the national strategy for economic diversification and digital transformation. This study examines the technological factors influencing this...
2026
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Lauren C. Conley
Bridging Analog and Digital: A Case Study on Pandemic Accelerated Digital Disruption in Healthcare Retail
This case study examines SafeHarbor Medical Supplies’ challenges around digital transformation within the small-to-medium enterprise healthcare retail sector. Despite growing competition and advances in digital omnichannel services, SafeHarbor’s evolution has been hindered by resistance to change, limited existing technology infrastructures,...
2025
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Jayden Merryweather Powell, Amna Shibeika
Brexit and beyond: addressing skills shortage in the UK construction industry
This study investigates the causes of and responses to skill shortages in the UK construction industry, focusing on the impact of Brexit. This study employs a qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews with industry professionals, including quantity surveyors and commercial directors....
2023
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Elaine Burns, Emma Elcombe, Heather Pierce, Sky Hugman, Susanne Gannon
Breastfeeding after return to work: An Australian national workplace survey
Breastfeeding initiation rates in Australia are high but duration rates fall well below the World Health Organization targets. Return to work is a known factor impacting 6 months exclusive breastfeeding and continuation into the infants second year of life. Work...
2018
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Raub, McKenzie
Bots, Bias and Big Data: Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Bias And Disparate Impact Liability in Hiring Practices
“With artificial intelligence, we are summoning the demon. You know all those stories where there’s the guy with the pentagram and the holy water and he’s like, yeah, he’s sure he can control the demon? Doesn’t work out.” * 1...
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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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...
2023
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Mikko Ranta and Mika Ylinen
Board gender diversity and workplace diversity: a machine learning approach
Purpose – This study aims to examine the association between board gender diversity (BGD) and workplace diversity and the relative importance of various board and firm characteristics in predicting diversity. Design/methodology/approach – With a novel machine learning (ML) approach, this...
2023
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Mikko Ranta and Mika Ylinen
Board gender diversity and workplace diversity: a machine learning approach
Purpose – This study aims to examine the association between board gender diversity (BGD) and workplace diversity and the relative importance of various board and firm characteristics in predicting diversity. Design/methodology/approach – With a novel machine learning (ML) approach, this...