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2025
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Olivia Houck, Skky Martin, Harshada Karnik, Jonathon P. Leider, Gina Massuda Barnett, LaMar Hasbrouck
A review of recruitment and retention strategies in U.S. local health departments: insights and practical solutions
Introduction: Staffing shortages in US local health departments (LHDs) have been well documented. While the increasing number of public health graduates offers an abundant talent pool, LHDs are facing increasing competition from other employers. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive review...
2024
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Latifat Ayanponle, Kehinde Feranmi Awonuga, Onyeka Franca Asuzu, Rosita Ebere Daraojimba, Oluwafunmi Adijat Elufioye, Obinna Donald Daraojimba
A review of innovative HR strategies in enhancing workforce efficiency in the US
The future of Human Resources (HR) strategies unfolds against a backdrop of technological innovation, changing workforce dynamics, and evolving organizational priorities. This paper explores critical trends shaping the future of HR, including advanced technology integration, a heightened focus on employee...
2024
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Latifat Ayanponle, Kehinde Feranmi Awonuga, Onyeka Franca Asuzu, Rosita Ebere Daraojimba, Oluwafunmi Adijat Elufioye, Obinna Donald Daraojimba
A review of innovative HR strategies in enhancing workforce efficiency in the US
The future of Human Resources (HR) strategies unfolds against a backdrop of technological innovation, changing workforce dynamics, and evolving organizational priorities. This paper explores critical trends shaping the future of HR, including advanced technology integration, a heightened focus on employee...
2024
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Uday Narayan Yadav, Jasmine Davis, Keziah Bennett‐Brook, Julieann Coombes, Rosemary Wyber, Odette Pearson
A rapid review to inform the policy and practice for the implementation of chronic disease prevention and management programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in primary care
BACKGROUND: More than 35% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults live with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. There is a pressing need for chronic disease prevention and management among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia....
2023
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Marianne Piano , Kristin Diemer , Michelle Hall , Flora Hui , Elaina Kefalianos, Belinda J. Lawford , Gemma McKibbin and Rebecca J. Jarden
A rapid review of challenges and opportunities related to diversity and inclusion as experienced by early and mid-career academics in the medicine, dentistry and health sciences felds
Background Early- and mid-career academics in medicine, dentistry and health sciences are integral to research, education and advancement of clinical professions, yet experience significant illbeing, high attrition and limited advancement opportunities. Objectives Identify and synthesise published research investigating challenges and...
2024
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Doreen Mucheru, Éilish McAuliffe, Anosisye Mwandulusya Kesale, Brynne Gilmore
A rapid realist review on leadership and career advancement interventions for women in healthcare
Women represent 70% of the global health workforce but only occupy 25% of health and social care leadership positions. Gender-based stereotypes, discrimination, family responsibilities, and self-perceived deficiencies in efficacy and confidence inhibit the seniority and leadership of women. The leadership...
2025
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Lynn Lieberman Lawry, Jessica Korona-Bailey, Tiffany E. Hamm, J.J. Maddox, Miranda Lynn Janvrin, Luke Juman, Oleh Berezyuk, George Smolinski, William Brim, Tracey Pérez Koehlmoos
A qualitative assessment of war-related rehabilitation needs and gaps in Ukraine
BACKGROUND: Ukraine’s Ministry of Health formally recognized rehabilitation as an essential component of universal health coverage in 2020. However, services remain fragmented and under-resourced, particularly following the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation in February 2022. Widespread injuries due to...
2024
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Hania Rahimi‐Ardabili, Farah Magrabi, Brenton Sanderson, Thilo Schuler, Enrico Coiera
A qualitative analysis of health service problems and the strategies used to manage them in the COVID-19 pandemic: exploiting generic and context-specific approaches
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted health systems around the globe. Lessons from health systems responses to these challenges may help design effective and sustainable health system responses for future challenges. This study aimed to 1/ identify the broad types of...
2017
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Rezza Moieni, Peter Mousaferiadis, and Carlos Oscar Sorezano
A Practical Approach to Measuring Cultural Diversity on Australian Organizations and Schools
Although there is an abundance of academic literature addressing the importance of cultural diversity, there is a significant lack of discussion afforded to actual methodologies employed when measuring diversity. Our research comprises the development of a set of quantifiable dimensions...
2024
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Adebola Folorunso, Kehinde Olanipekun, Temitope Adewumi, Bunmi Samuel
A policy framework on AI usage in developing countries and its impact
The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents both significant opportunities and challenges for developing countries. A well-structured policy framework is crucial to maximize the benefits of AI while mitigating its risks. This review proposes a comprehensive AI policy framework...
2022
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Peter T. Coleman, Allegra Chen-Carrel, and Bodi M. Regan
A New Conflict-Resolution Model to Advance DEI
Racism, misogyny, classism, xenophobia — when these chronic problems afflict organizations, they stem from a constellation of forces, not a single attitude, act, or outdated norm. As a result of that complexity, solutions can be elusive, and we often see...
2025
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Kim Foster, Louise Alexander, Michael Steele, Tilly Hale, Larissa Hutchison, Ronald Trejo, Johanna Boardman
A mixed methods study of wellbeing and resilience of undergraduate nursing students: implications for the post-pandemic era
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic and rapid shift to online learning have had ongoing impacts on nursing students’ wellbeing and resilience. We are yet to fully understand the implications for this emerging workforce in the post-pandemic era. The aims of this...
2018
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McCord, Mallory A. ; Joseph, Dana L. ; Dhanani, Lindsay Y. ; Beus, Jeremy M.
A Meta-Analysis of Sex and Race Differences in Perceived Workplace Mistreatment
Despite the growing number of meta-analyses published on the subject of workplace mistreatment and the expectation that women and racial minorities are mistreated more frequently than men and Whites, the degree of subgroup differences in perceived workplace mistreatment is unknown....
2025
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LZ. Mkhabela, AK. Isabirye, KC Moloi
A Literature Review on Learning and Development Strategies for Workforce Empowerment in Mpumalanga’s Local Government
This theoretical literature review explores essential strategies for enhancing workforce capacity within the local government context of Mpumalanga, South Africa. Utilizing a qualitative methodology, the review synthesizes existing literature sourced from prominent academic search engines, including Google Scholar, JSTOR, and...
2025
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Paulani Mui, Ruth Maiorana, Beth Resnick
A holistic and sustainable approach to public health staffing and workforce development
Public health in the United States faces a continuous cycle of “neglect, panic, repeat.” As seen with 9/11, H1N1, and COVID-19, public health emergencies create a flurry of attention and resources, but once the crisis passes, focus quickly shifts to...
2019
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Fidelindo Lim, DNP, CCRN; Paul Andrew Jones, MS, AGPCNP-BC, RN-BC; and Medel Paguirigan, EdD, RN
A guide to fostering an LGBTQ-inclusive workplace
In April 2018, the American Nurses Association released a position statement on nursing advocacy for LGBTQ+ populations. The “Q” stands for queer or questioning and the “+” indicates inclusivity of other sexual and gender minorities not spelled out within the...
2025
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Dmytro V. Dubov, S. Dubova
A GLOBAL SHORTFALL OF CYBER WORKFORCE: EVALUATING THE U.S. STRATEGY APPROACH AND UKRAINE’S EMERGING CHALLENGES
The article addresses the global shortage of cyber workforce, a challenge that directly impacts national security and international competition. The role of cybersecurity in large-scale military conflicts involving conventional weapons is examined, highlighting that while cyberspace has a limited direct...
2025
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Dmytro V. Dubov, S. Dubova
A GLOBAL SHORTFALL OF CYBER WORKFORCE: EVALUATING THE U.S. STRATEGY APPROACH AND UKRAINE’S EMERGING CHALLENGES
The article addresses the global shortage of cyber workforce, a challenge that directly impacts national security and international competition. The role of cybersecurity in large-scale military conflicts involving conventional weapons is examined, highlighting that while cyberspace has a limited direct...
2015
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Elaine Farndale, Michal Biron, Dennis R. Briscoe, Sumita Raghuram
A global perspective on diversity and inclusion in work organisations
This Academy of Management, Human Resources Division, Ambassadors’ Programme special issue presents a collection of empirical papers examining workplace diversity and inclusion in a global context. We introduce this topic raising three overarching challenges: to develop more context-specific definitions of...
2026
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Elyce Green, Claire Quilliam, Catherine Seaton, Jane Ferns, Melissa Ridd, Lyndal Sheepway, Leigh Moore, Jodie Bailie, Rohan Rasiah, Carolyn Taylor, Kathryn Fitzgerald, James Debenham
A framework for the design, delivery, and evaluation of rural health professions student placements
High-quality rural health professions student placements are essential for preparing competent, confident, and adaptable health professionals. Despite growing international interest in rural health professions education, existing placement quality frameworks often lack the nuance required to address the complexities of rural...