Work Competence Research Articles

Workplace violence, work-related exhaustion, and workplace cognitive failure among nurses: A cross-sectional study.

To examine the relationships between nurses' exposure to workplace violence and self-reports of workplace cognitive failure. A cross-sectional study. An online questionnaire was administered in April 2023 to nurses in Michigan, US. Structural equation modelling was used to examine effects of physical and non-physical workplace violence (occupational stressors) and work efficiency and competence development (occupational protective factors) on workplace cognitive failure. Physical violence was a significant predictor of the action subscale of cognitive failure. There were no direct effects of non-physical violence, workplace efficiency, or competence development on any of the workplace cognitive failure dimensions. Both types of violence and efficiency had significant indirect effects on workplace cognitive failure via work-related exhaustion. Work-related exhaustion predicted significantly higher scores for workplace cognitive failure. Workplace violence and work efficiency exhibited primarily indirect effects on workplace cognitive failure among nurses via work-related exhaustion. Nurses experiencing workplace violence may be at increased risk for workplace cognitive failure, especially if they are also experiencing work-related exhaustion. Workplaces that nurses perceive as more efficient can help to mitigate the effects of violence on nurses' cognitive failure. This study addressed the possible effects of workplace violence as well as work efficiency and competence development on nurses' cognitive failure at work. Analyses revealed primarily indirect effects of workplace violence, and indirect protective effects of work efficiency, on nurses' cognitive failure via work-related exhaustion. This research has implications for healthcare organizations and suggests that efforts made by healthcare workplaces to prevent violence and work-related exhaustion, and to enhance work efficiency, may help to mitigate workplace cognitive failure among nurses. We have followed the STROBE checklist in reporting this study. No Patient or public contribution.

FORMATION OF GENDER COMPETENCE IN THE PROCESS OF TRAINING FUTURE SOCIAL WORKERS

The article highlights the need to develop gender competence in future social work professionals and the use of an integrated approach in this field. The study aims to theoretically substantiate the peculiarities of gender competence formation in future social workers. The implementing possibilities for the Strategy of Gender Equality in Education until 2030 have been identified. The availability of gender studies in institutions of higher education has been analyzed. It is stated that domestic training programmes have the gender component included in curricula of various specialities. The studies in the field of gender equality and social work demonstrate that although there are specific disciplines that include aspects of preventing discrimination and violence against women, they need updating and adapting to modern challenges. The article analyses training and scientific programmes in the speciality “231 Social Work” in terms of content and specifics of preparing specialists to perform their duties taking into account the requirements of gender equality. It has been found that most of them are based on the requirements of state standards for the formation of competencies in human rights and anti-discrimination. It is emphasized that Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University has established Gender Centre that is a member of the All-Ukrainian Centre for Gender Education in Ukraine. Training future specialists in the specialty “231 Social Work”, forming their ability to carry out professional activities in compliance with human rights and the principle of gender equality, and developing competencies in preventing and combating gender discrimination are among the Centre’s main tasks. The author substantiates the need to form gender competence in future social workers by including a gender approach in the educational process as specialised disciplines revealing applied aspects of gender equality and participation in non-formal education play an important role there.

E-HRM as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Work Competence and Work Motivation on Employee Performance

Employee performance has a very important role in determining the success of a company. When employee performance is at an optimal level, it can increase overall productivity, operational efficiency, and also the quality of goods and services offered by the company. This research aims to determine the role of e-HRM as a mediator in the relationship between competence and work motivation on employee performance in the garment industry in Central Java. The method applied in this research adopts a quantitative method with a qualitative approach to understand the behavioral and psychological aspects that influence employee performance. This research is cross-sectional. Data is collected through surveys via questionnaires which will be distributed to employees and literature studies. Samples were taken using the Accidental Sampling technique to obtain 50 samples. The data that has been collected is then analyzed using a regression test. The research results show that in the garment industry in Central Java, competency and work motivation have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. E-HRM is able to encourage employee performance through work competency and work motivation. E-HRM can help companies improve employee work competency by providing training and development that is relevant to job needs. E-HRM can also help companies increase employee motivation by providing programs that can meet employee needs.

Primary care nurses’ knowledge of palliative care, attitude towards caring for dying patients, and their relationship with evidence-based practice

Background & Aim: Palliative care is an approach designed for critically ill patients, improving their quality of life and alleviating suffering through early detection, proper assessment, and treatment of pain and other problems, whether physical, psychosocial, or spiritual. The purpose of this study was to assess nurses' knowledge of palliative care and attitudes toward caring for dying patients and their relationship with evidence-based practice. Methods & Materials: A cross-sectional study design was employed to collect data from 565 nurses working in primary healthcare organizations from January 2022 to March 2023. An online questionnaire included four parts: demographic and professional characteristics, PCQN, FATCOD, and EBPQ questionnaires. An independent T-test, One-Way ANOVA, and Kendall tau rank correlation coefficient, hierarchical multiple regression were performed. Results: Nurses’ palliative care knowledge level was low (mean score: 9.06±2.93). The majority of nurses (93%) have a neutral or negative attitude toward caring for dying patients (94.50±12.41). The obtained score (4.39 ±1.05) on the EBPQ scale indicates an average level of competence in evidence-based practice. Work experience (β=0.534; <0.001) and competencies in evidence-based practice (β=0.136; p=0.001) are statistically significant factors that affect knowledge of palliative care. The aspect of Knowledge/skills in EBP is the most significant (β=0.122; p=0.005). Conclusion: An insufficient level of nurses' knowledge about palliative care and a neutral or negative attitude towards caring for dying patients were revealed. The results also indicate that much attention and resources should be directed toward improving the level of knowledge of nurses in the field of evidence-based practice.

Study on the Implementation of ILO Convention No. 98 in Indonesia and Its Comparison with Developed and Developing Countries

Law No. 11 of 2020 on Job Creation has been reported by ITUC, KSPI, and KSBSI for violating ILO Convention No. 98. The Indonesian government is considered not involving Trade Unions/Labor Unions in terms of collective bargaining when drafting the Job Creation Law and the substance of the Job Creation Law which is considered to limit the role of Trade Unions/Labor Unions. The United States Government, the United States Labor Association, the Belgium Labor Association, Netherlands Labor Association, Republic of Korean Labor Association, and the Brazil Labor Association provide different views from Indonesia on the report. This study uses a qualitative approach supported by a literature study with FGD discussions. Based on the results of the study, reports by Trade Unions to the ILO regarding violations of ILO Convention No. 98 are generally still conjectural and do not depart from cases or violations of the law that have occurred. The government can report data on labor practices in Indonesia to show that there are no efforts to limit the role of Trade Unions/Labor Unions as evidence that the Government of Indonesia has implemented the principles in the ILO Convention. The government of Indonesia has an important role in increasing the provision of training and improving work competencies, increasing labor placement and expanding employment opportunities, as well as continuing to oversee the implementation of this Job Creation Law in companies and continuing to protect workers by providing legal protection and social security. The Government of Indonesia is currently receiving ILO Technical Assistance, and can propose to continue implementing the Job Creation Law regulations and continue to provide regular reports to the ILO. If this provision in practice is detrimental to workers and trade unions, then this provision can be challenged procedurally with the support of valid evidence.

REVISION OF ETHICAL PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL WORK IN UKRAINE: SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS

The article identifies the theoretical and practical basis for understanding the problem of revising the ethical principles of social work in Ukraine. The urgency of updating the Code of Ethics for Social Work is substantiated by taking into account the content of the Global Declaration of Ethical Principles of Social Work, systematization of competencies related to the ethical component at the level of educational and professional standards in this area. Particular attention is paid to the consideration of foreign experience in updating national codes of ethics in the context of the spreadof new practices of digital social work and the use of artificial intelligence tools. The author emphasizes the growing need for an appropriate response to digitalization in the professional and educational dimension of social work, in particular, with regard to the specification of the ethical component in the list of social worker competencies. The importance of strengthening the role of self-governing professional associations in the formation and supervision of ethical standards, as well as the active participation of national associations, associations of social workers, scientific and educational communities in the development of common approaches to the development of social work at the global level is substantiated. This is seen as one of the factors in overcoming the catch-up nature of national theory and practice in this area. Attention is drawn to the importance of Ukraine’s experience of social work in wartime, new aspects and conclusions of this period. The author traces the multilevel nature of the modern system of ethical foundations of social work (supranational, national, local levels), which is considered as a means of unifying approaches and at the same time promoting the development of the local context.

Experiences and perceptions of nurses and air ambulance service providers in carrying out aeromedical evacuations in Indonesia: A qualitative research.

Basic non-military flight nurse training is essential for enhancing nurses' competency in conducting aeromedical evacuations. Trained nurses possessing flight nurse proficiency are indispensable for ensuring stable patient conditions amidst the unique physical, physiological, and psychological challenges encountered during flights. This study aimed to describe the experiences and perceptions of nurses and air ambulance service providers regarding aeromedical evacuations. This study employed a qualitative descriptive design. Data were gathered from February to July 2023 through semi-structured online interviews with seven nurses and air ambulance service providers engaged in aeromedical evacuation. Content analysis was utilized to interpret the interview data. Seven themes were generated: 1) Experiences in aeromedical evacuation experiences, 2) Challenges faced by nurses and air ambulance service providers during aeromedical evacuations, 3) Essential knowledge for nurses involved in aeromedical evacuations, 4) Efforts to improve nurses' knowledge and skills, 5) Leveling of flight nurse training, 6) Flight nurse training methods, and 7) Flight nurse training evaluation strategies. Nurses and air ambulance service providers acknowledge the significant influence of the flight environment on changes in patient conditions during aeromedical evacuations. To effectively manage alterations in patient conditions during flights, healthcare workers equipped with aviation health competency are imperative. One approach to enhancing the competency of healthcare workers is through flight nurse training. The findings from this study serve as a valuable resource for policymakers and health-related institutions endeavoring to formulate aeromedical evacuation strategies.

Knowledge Profile of Therapeutic Communication Students of Health Services Expertise Program at Vocational School

Therapeutic communication is used by health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or counselors, to help individuals overcome emotional, psychological, or physical problems. Therapeutic communication is an essential competency that vocational school students must have before doing practical fieldwork. This research aimed to determine the therapeutic communication knowledge profile of vocational high school students in health service expertise programs. This type of research is quantitative. The sampling technique used was a proportionate stratified random sampling of 71 people from all 238 vocational school students in health service expertise programs. Data collection was carried out quantitatively using questionnaires filled out directly by respondents. The research results show the average score based on class level, which shows that the three class levels have the same average score and are classified as not yet competent or below 70. The difference in the average score of class X to class XI and class XI to class III is insignificant. The level of therapeutic communication knowledge of 18% of students is competent, while 82% are classified as yet competent. Considering the importance of therapeutic competence for prospective health workers, it is hoped that the research results can become a reference and illustration for health vocational schools to increase competence in therapeutic communication for students.

Co-ord Analysis on Soft Skills Article in Range 2016 - 2021

Currently, education is directed to facilitate the needs of students for work skills. This supports the performance of high school graduates in their careers. So that various changes to the education system add certain skills as an achievement in learning. These supporting skills are called soft skills. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the opportunities for developing research on Soft Skills related to student work competencies in higher education. This research was conducted by analyzing article documents called bibliometric analysis. The analysis includes four stages, namely (1) determining the keywords, (2) collecting data in Scopus, (3) sending data to application and (4) analyzing the visualization. The visualization of the data displayed is only analyzed to the extent of keyword analysis. The results of the analysis show that the development of soft skills still has the opportunity to be researched. This is evidenced by the results of co-word analysis in the last five years, which still show opportunities to develop research themes related to soft skills. In the last two years in the analysis based on the year of publication, topics related to soft skills research were more oriented to the use of technology, so that further researchers could develop in that area. Keywords: co-ord, analysis, soft skills

The Effect of Work Competence and Flexibility on Employee Performance with Work Motivation as an Intervening Variable

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Competence, Work Flexibility, and Work Motivation on Employee Performance at the Indonesian Post Office Malioboro, Special Region of Yogyakarta. This study used a non-probability sample with the most saturated sampaling technique or census with a total of 80 respondents. This research is primary data and is associative with a quantitative approach using questionnaire instruments. The result of this study is a significant influence between competence, work flexibility, work motivation on employee performance obtained from the t test and sobel test (mediation).

Social work supervision. Toward a mindfulness perspective on trauma

The author presents selected aspects related to social work supervision: (1) draws attention to the functions of supervision resulting from the Polish legal context; (2) emphasises its importance in the development of communication competencies of social welfare workers, which it associates with the idea of broadly understood cooperation between therapeutic and assistance organisations; (3) points to the role of supervision in building helping teams of welfare partnership as well as an organisation attentive to trauma, referring to the research “Aid institutions – a perspective of attentiveness to trauma”, conducted as part of Behaviour in CRISIS LAB JU.

Competencies of Filipino IT Workers in Australia and Their Level of Job Satisfaction: Basis for IT Curriculum Enhancement in the Senior High School Program

Competencies of Filipino IT Workers in Australia and Their Level of Job Satisfaction: Basis for IT Curriculum Enhancement in the Senior High School Program

Terminologiearbeit für das Gerichtsdolmetschen:

Knowing and collecting specialised terminology is part of legal translators and interpreters (LITs) daily work and professional competences. It is also an important quality aspect. In 2021, about 100 Austrian LITs participated in a survey aimed at collecting data on their knowledge of basic terminology principles and standards as well as their attitudes towards terminology work. Results show that terminology work is generally done under time pressure, rarely employing state-of-the-art tools, often disregarding terminological principles and without considering advantages related to data maintenance and exchange. The answers collected suggest that many LITs would benefit from hands-on training on tools and methods for sound and adequate terminology work targeted specifically at their professional group and activities.

Digital technologies and the evolution of the management accounting profession: a grounded theory literature review

PurposeThis paper aims to critically examine the accounting and information systems literature to understand the changes that are occurring in the management accounting profession. The changes the authors are interested in are linked to technology-driven innovations in managerial decision-making and in organizational structures. In addition, the paper highlights research gaps and opportunities for future research.Design/methodology/approachThe authors adopted a grounded theory literature review method (Wolfswinkel et al., 2013) to achieve the study’s aims.FindingsThe authors identified four research themes that describe the changes in the management accounting profession due to technology-driven innovations: structured vs unstructured data, human vs algorithm-driven decision-making, delineated vs blurred functional boundaries and hierarchical vs platform-based organizations. The authors also identified tensions mentioned in the literature for each research theme.Originality/valuePrevious studies display a rather narrow focus on the role of digital technologies in accounting work and new competences that management accountants require in the digital era. By contrast, the authors focus on the broader technology-driven shifts in organizational processes and structures, which vastly change how accounting information is collected, processed and analyzed internally to support managerial decision-making. Hence, the paper focuses on how management accountants can adapt and evolve as their organizations transition toward a digital environment.

Developing Teachers’ Professional Competence for Successful Innovative Work

Developing Teachers’ Professional Competence for Successful Innovative Work

Emotional Intelligence as Predictor of Work Motivation: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem - Case of Prospective Indonesian Domestic Migrant Workers

Abstracts are written in Indonesian and English wit Through the Decree of the Minister of Manpower No. 313 of 2015 established the Indonesian National Work Competency Standards (SKKNI) for domestic workers which became the guideline for competency test material for Prospective Indonesian Domestic Migrant Workers (Ministry of Manpower, 2015). Most of those competencies are technical competencies such as Operating Cleaning Equipment, Cleaning Living Rooms and Bedrooms or Cleaning Bathrooms and Toilet Facilities, which are easily observed by the assessor with the naked eye, so we consider it necessary to find out the mental processes behind the technical activities of Prospective Indonesian Domestic Migrant Workers such as how they identify their own strengths and weaknesses, self-motivation and managing emotions that encourage work motivation. The study was non-experimental based on quantitative research and utilized a survey method to collect data. Linear regression method was used to predicts the value of the Intrinsic Motivation, which is the response or outcome Emotional Intelligence being analyzed. The hypothesis of this study is that there is a relationship between emotional intelligence and work motivation which is mediated by self-efficacy. The data collected consisted of 210 Prospective Domestic Migrant Workers. Based on the results of the Pearson correlation coefficient, it can be seen that there is significant relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Intrinsic Motivation (r (208) = 1,0; p < 0,001), partially mediated by Self-Efficacy, which is 28.1%. Thus, all Job Training Institutions for Prospective Indonesian Domestic Migrant Workers must pay more attention to developing emotional intelligence for Prospective Indonesian Domestic Migrant Workers, instead of only focusing on providing technical knowledge related to work, but also psychological provision because it has been proven that technical ability has a positive correlation with emotions in predicting work motivation.

ІННОВАЦІЙНІ ПІДХОДИ У ПІДГОТОВЦІ ПЕДАГОГІЧНИХ ТА КЕРІВНИХ КАДРІВ ОСВІТИ ЗАСОБАМИ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ

The article proves the importance of using modern information technologies in the training of pedagogical and management staff in the sphere of education. The meaning of information technologies in the process of forming the head’s of the educational institution information culture is defined. The analysis of the peculiarities of its formation is given. New applications of information technologies adapted to work in educational institutions and the possibility of their successful implementation are presented. The article suggests that information processes are aimed at forming a unique open educational environment, ensuring its accessibility, providing opportunities for updating, developing and improving the quality and efficiency of educational services. The use of the information technology approach is based on the LLL (lifelong learning) paradigm that implies the concept of continuous education, its internationalization and diversification. The efficiency of the educational process in the training of teachers and heads of educational institutions depends on the high-quality content of electronic educational resources. Electronic resources are components of the educational process and important parts of the information and educational environment. The most important directions of its development are content, technical support and maintenance of information sites, monitoring the level of information and professional competence of pedagogical workers, providing informational assistance to teachers in creating individual sites, improving their computer and technical literacy. The use of new models, information and communication technologies in educational institutions makes possible to create a unique information environment where educational regulatory documents, educational and methodical materials, monographs, tutorials are placed, which altogether can help pedagogical workers to improve the educational process and increase the level of pedagogical skills. The use of educational information and communication technologies in terms of innovative models implies the use of electronic lecturers, simulators, textbooks, encyclopedias; development of situational role-playing and intellectual games using artificial intelligence; modeling of different processes and phenomena; distance learning; conducting interactive educational teleconferences; construction of systems of control and verification of students' knowledge and skills (use of control test programs); creation and maintenance of educational institutions websites; creating presentations; carrying out design and research activities.

Occupational stress among Norwegian physicians: A literature review of long-term prospective studies 2007-2019.

There are signs of increased stress at work among Norwegian physicians over the last decades, not least among general practitioners (GPs). In this review, we identify trends in both occupational stress and adverse work-related predictors of such stress and burnout in Norwegian physicians. We performed an extensive literature search using MEDLINE, Embase and PsycINFO. We included prospective and repeated cross-sectional studies of work stress among Norwegian physicians published in 2007-2019. Nine studies with observation periods of 1-20 years were included. Occupational stress (global measure) among all doctors decreased gradually from medical school to 20 years later. The prevalence of an effort-reward imbalance increased fourfold among GPs during the period 2010-2019. Five studies reported higher levels of occupational stress among female physicians than among their male colleagues. Work-home conflict levels increased after graduation until 10 years after leaving medical school and plateaued thereafter. Physicians who graduated in a later cohort reported lower levels of work-home conflict and less workplace violence. Work-home conflict, low colleague support, number of work hours and workload/low autonomy were all independent predictors of occupational stress. The reduction in occupational stress during the years after leaving medical school may result from increased competency in clinical work and decreased on-call work. The Co-ordination Act implemented in 2012 may explain the increase in occupational stress among GPs. These findings suggest that both reducing work-home conflict and increasing colleague support are important for doctors' well-being.

Effect of Leadership and Training on Employee Performance through Competency at PT Pertamina Drilling Services Project Sumatera Bagian Selatanroject Sumatera Bagian Selatan

This study aims to determine the effect of leadership and training on employee performance through competency in PT. Pertamina Drilling Services Project South Sumatra. The research type is associated with the variables used: leadership, training, competency, and performance, which are developed into 13 indicators. The population is all employees of PT. Pertamina Drilling Services Project South Sumatra had a total of 532 respondents, of which 130 were taken using probability sampling with a cluster sampling system. The data used is primary data with a questionnaire data collection method and secondary data taken through literature. The analysis technique used by researchers is structural equation modeling (SEM). The results of the study prove that 1) Leadership has a positive and significant effect on competency; 2) Training has a positive and significant effect on competency; 3) Leadership has a positive and insignificant effect on performance; 4) Training has a positive and significant effect on performance; 5) Competency has a positive and significant effect on performance; 6) Leadership has a positive and significant effect on performance through work competency; 7) Training has a positive and significant effect on performance through work competency. Based on the discussion results, it was also proven that competency successfully strengthened the influence of leadership and training on performance.

Development of Android-based Smart Classroom Applications to Enhance SMK Students' Competences that are Relevant to the Industry

The application of innovative technology in training, can enhance the competence of new worker or internship student, which corresponds to the needs of the world of work and industry. The aim of the study is to create an Android-based training media—also known as a smart classroom in the form of an application that can be accessed using a smartphone, used by internship student as a learning and training medium to improve new worker competence in the use of technology according to the needs of the world of work and industry. This application supports project-based learning even if new worker or students are in the process of internship in industry. It can be used anywhere, internship students in field work practice (PKL) in the industry. This application is designed to suit the needs of new workers in the world of work and industry. The development of this application uses R&D methods adapted to the ADDIE development model. There are five stages of development: 1) Analysis, 2) Design, 3) Development, 4) Implementation, and 5) Evaluation. The study was conducted at SMK State 1 Tanjungpinang, and the data collection was carried out through observation and filling of the cargo with 30 internship student of class 10 of the major logistics engineering (X TL). The descriptive data collection method used by materialists and media experts is the Likert scale which has four options of answers. The material expert evaluation results obtained a total score of 98.00 with an average score of 3.62 out of 27 evaluation indicators with a percentage of 90.74%, so it belongs to the category very suitable for use. With a positive student response with an average of 92.67% at the media implementation stage, this falls into a highly qualified category. Evaluation results of application use by students showed an average improvement of about 43.74% in student learning outcomes. This smart classroom application is specially designed to support new worker or internship student doing project-based learning improving student competence and student skills in working on industry-based projects that will affect student or new worker performance/skills as they descend into the world of industry.