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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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Nondumiso Makhunga-Stevenson
Pandemic preparedness: The case for sentinel surveillance of doctors’ burnout
Doctors’ wellbeing is an essential, yet often overlooked component of resilient health systems. Burnout, often described as the ‘canary in the coalmine’, offers a measurable, validated indicator of workforce strain that has direct implications for patient safety, quality of care...
2026
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Waseeha Firdose
Managing workforce diversity and inclusion in global markets: HR strategies adopted by Unilever
This study examines workforce diversity and inclusion (D&I) management in global markets, focusing on HR strategies adopted by Unilever. Using a qualitative approach based on secondary data and thematic analysis, the research explores key practices such as inclusive leadership, gender...
2026
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Pragati G. Tayde, Dr. Chandrashekhar I. Gitte
INCLUSIVE INNOVATION AND WORKFORCE TRANSFORMATION: PREPARING ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE FUTURE
Organizations today operate in a fast-changing environment. Technology is evolving rapidly. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how work is done. Employee expectations are also changing. Companies can no longer focus only on profit and efficiency. They must also focus on...
2026
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Vidyullatha Satti
Evolution of Workforce Management: Time and Attendance Systems
Purpose: This paper examines the historical evolution of time and attendance systems, tracing their development from mechanical punch cards through electromechanical time clocks to modern biometric and cloud-based solutions. It analyzes the technological innovations that have shaped workforce management practices,...
2026
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Jean Mapinduzi, Olivier Jadin, Gérard Ndacayisaba, Joachim VAN CANT, Bruno Bonnechère
Digital rehabilitation in a low-resource setting: lessons from building an integrated ecosystem in Burundi
civil conflict, which have severely impacted its health infrastructure. Burundi faces a substantial burden from both communicable and non-communicable diseases. While progress has been made in reducing child mortality and improving vaccination rates, the country still grapples with high rates...
2026
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John Hopkins, E Anne Bardoel, Nikola Djurkovic
The four-day workweek in Australia: insights from early adopters of the 100:80:100 model
A new version of the four-day workweek is rapidly gaining global attention, in response to increasing demands for flexible work arrangements, rising burnout levels and a greater emphasis on the importance of work-life balance in post-pandemic workplaces. The ‘100:80:100 model’...
2026
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AS Aguilar
Toward An Effective Healthcare Workforce through Evidence-Based Strategies
“Health workers and the public health workforce are integral to building strong and resilient health systems that contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.” Among the articles included in this issue are articles on three unique components of...
2026
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Nicholle Mae Amor Tan Maravilla, Myles Joshua Toledo Tan
On demographic transformation: why we need to think beyond silos
without acknowledging their evolving age structure. Thus, this siloed, single-sector thinking guarantees policy inertia and wastes crucial capital. To address these challenges, many technology companies and researchers are actively developing artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to enhance healthcare support for...
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,...
2026
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Supriya Paul, Mahua Pal, Aryan Narayan Das, Rama Prosad Banerjee
Empowering Workforce Strategies: Leveraging Robotics, Automation, And Digital Technologies In Indian Financial Institutions
Digital technologies are reshaping manpower planning and resource management in Indian financial institutions. Facing mounting operational complexity, regulatory demands, and workforce diversity, these organizations are increasingly adopting tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Robotic Process Automation (RPA),...
2026
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C. В. Козловський, В. В. Чеботок
Ризик-менеджмент як стратегія управління економічною діяльністю підприємства
The article examines risk management as a strategic foundation for managing the economic activity of an enterprise under conditions of wartime instability, macroeconomic turbulence, and digital transformation. The relevance of the topic is driven by the growing level of environmental...
2026
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Dr. Arun Rotti Mahesh C Ganagi, Fernandes Agnel Amruta S Patil
Integrating Digital Innovation and Green Transitions in Shaping the Future of Work: An Integrative Review
The global economy is being reshaped by the intertwined megatrends of rapid digital innovation and accelerating green transitions, which jointly redefine value creation, organisational practices and employment structures, yet research on their labour-market implications remains fragmented, particularly for emerging and...
2026
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Muxtar Mammadov, Sevgi Alizade, Akbar Ibrahımov, Nurid Mammadov
Education–Technology–Economy Nexus: Empirical Evidence from Developing Countries
The interaction between education, technology, and economic development has become a critical determinant of competitiveness and sustainable growth in developing countries. This study empirically examines how educational attainment and technological readiness jointly influence macroeconomic performance. Using multi-country panel data and...
2026
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Opeyemi Mutiu Yekinni
Artificial Intelligence As A Catalyst For Inclusive Workforce Development In Special Education: Pathways To Sustainable Futures
Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognized as a transformative force that can reshape educational landscapes, particularly in the area of special education where barriers to learning and workforce integration persist. This paper argues that AI serves as a catalyst...
2026
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Claire Newey, Jasmine F. Lewtas, Mary E. Voller
Strategies to enable workplaces to support autistic clinicians in the dental workforce: learnings from the Buckland Review of Autism Employment
Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace can enhance productivity, job satisfaction, and ultimately create a more compassionate and effective healthcare environment. This can positively impact the wider dental team and overall patient care. Autistic individuals often encounter unique challenges in the...
2026
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Ramya N, Mr. Sibu D, Dr. Reema PM -
Managing Generation Z in the IT Workforce: Behavioral Challenges and Performance Enhancement Strategies
The quick transition of Generation Z (Gen Z) into the labor market, specifically into information technology (IT) industries, has presented opportunities and challenges for companies.The behavior of Gen Z employees is explored in this research as well as how it...
2026
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Milos Petkovic, Maribel Labrado-Antolín
The HR Narratives: AI-Supported workforce strategy in Tariff-Impacted industries
Purpose: This study examines how adaptation and dynamic capabilities are discursively constructed in HR narratives that address AI- supported workforces within industries affected by tariffs. It investigates whether sensing, seizing, and transforming are presented as interconnected or separate capabilities amid...
2026
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Mónica Acuña-Rodríguez, Maria Cristina Florián-Pérez, Fabriccio J. Visconti-Lopez, Nellys María Barrios Acuña
The climate justice implementation gap: are urban health and planning workforces trained for equitable climate adaptation?
Although climate justice has become a central principle in urban adaptation discourse, it remains unclear whether the professional workforce responsible for implementing adaptation strategies is adequately prepared to operationalize these commitments. In this policy brief, we examine the evolving scientific...
2026
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Ibrahim Npochinto Moumeni
From policy to practice: why the WHO’s Africa rehabilitation strategy 2025–2035 risks failure without educational reform
Background: In July 2025, the WHO African Regional Committee adopted an ambitious strategy to address the 63% rehabilitation access gap through a comprehensive five-pillar framework. However, systematic educational exclusion of rehabilitation in African medical curricula may undermine implementation across all...