High-level Jobs Research Articles

Greening the dragon: how Malaysian SMEs can achieve SDGs through engaged employees

This research explores the synergistic relationship between sustainable development goals (SDGs) and employee well-being in Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs). We delve into the impact of perceived organizational support (POS), thriving organizational culture, strong organizational commitment, and high-level job satisfaction on achieving ambitious goals like SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. By unleashing the potential of their workforce, Malaysian SMEs can chart a course towards a greener future, fostering sustainable practices and empowering employees to thrive in the process. This research showed that POS for talent was favorably correlated with organizational culture, based on a survey of 599 employees in Malaysia. Furthermore, there were strong links between organizational culture and job satisfaction, as well as between organizational culture and organizational commitment.

Breaking Boundaries: How Play-full Work Design Fuels Trust and Meaningful Work

Is play-full work design strategy effective in higher education sector? To explore this phenomenon, data is collected through a structured questionnaire from teaching faculty of Pakistani universities (public, private and semi-public). SPSS and Amos software are used for the analysis of collected responses. Process macro mediation model suggested that play-full work design has significant positive relationship with job satisfaction and partially mediated by trust in management and meaningful work. Results of this study suggested that play-full work design strengthen the employees’ trust in management and provide insight about worthiness of their tasks, consequently higher level job satisfaction is attained. This study provides insight as well as guidance to higher education commission and top management of universities to take the necessary strategic measures in order to reap the benefits of this mystic practice. In addition, it also enlightens the practitioners’ vision by introducing the alleyways to make their exasperating work more challenging and gratifying.

Trade Liberalization and Female Employment in the East African Community

The United Nations reported that just 47 per cent of women of working age participated in the labour market in 2020, compared to 74 per cent of men. Although there have been significant changes in the Gross Domestic Product and trade structure, structural changes in employment have been negligible in Sub-Saharan Africa and particularly in The East African Community. Despite being above the Sub-Saharan Africa average female Employment to Population, all the East African Community member states that are the focus of this study have had a declining Employment to employment-to-population ratio. The primary goal of this study is to look into the impact of trade integration on gender outcomes in the East African Community. This was achieved by combining the Phillips and Okuns law to link the relationship between unemployment and its direct and indirect variables. Annual panel data between 2000 to 2021 was utilised. The results show that trade openness has a depressing effect on the share of women employed in the agricultural sector and a positive effect on the share of female employment in the services sector. This trend could be explained by the closeness of the sectors, meaning that female workers do not need new skills to move between the agricultural and services sectors. For women to take advantage of job opportunities in the services sector that improve inequality there is a need to reskill women so that they can take advantage of higher-level job opportunities in the services sector.

Pengaruh Leadership Position dan Financial Literacy terhadap Keputusan Investasi

When the investment industry develops rapidly, the general public's demand will increase, and it is generally assumed that investing will increase one's income. One aspect of personal finance that has caught the attention of academics is the concept of investment risk. Risk takers include those with lavish lifestyles, high-level jobs, and leadership roles within companies. The main objective of this study is to better understand the impact of leadership position and financial literacy on investment decisions. Quantitative method with correlated design is used in this research. Questionnaire results data were used in this study through a sample data collection technique involving 239 individuals drawn from six communities. SPSS is an analytical tool used in research as a strategy analysis. Findings from studies on the influence of leadership and financial literacy on investment decisions suggest a measurable, if modest, impact. A person's financial literacy has no effect on investment decisions, although a person's leadership position does have some influence in this area.

Evaluation of Demographic Characteristics and Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth Index in Adults Referred to Yazd Dental School in 2021

Introduction: Oral health assessment plays an important role in determining the health status and health planning of communities. The most important indicator that indicates the oral health status of individuals is the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index. The present study was conducted to investigate the demographic characteristics and DMFT Index in adults referred to Yazd Dental School in Yazd, Iran in 2021.
 Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 500 adult patients in the age group of 18 to 65 years were studied. 343 (68.6%) of the samples were female and 157 (31.4%) were male. The patients completed a questionnaire, including their demographic characteristics and socio-economic status. DMFT index was also recorded in the study questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS17 statistical software and Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis and Tukey statistical tests.
 Results: The mean total DMFT index was 9.7± 5.1. There was a statistically significant difference in the mean DMFT index by age (P = 0.017), level of education (P = 0.000), occupation (P = 0.001) and number of family members (0.007 = P), however, no statistically significant difference was observed in the mean DMFT index according to gender, place of residence, and monthly income of participants (P <0.05).
 Conclusion: The mean DMFT index is influenced by demographic characteristics. Older age, more family members, higher education level and better position jobs had the greatest impact on the mean DMFT index.

Android Based Job Search Application “Megawe” for The Segment of Workers with an Education Level Below a University Degree

Indonesia is a vast market for talents recruiting, with around 203 million people that count into work age definition (above 15 years) and around 138 million of them are workforce, while 7 percent of the workforce are open for hire. There are several players of job-seeking apps in Indonesia. But most of them are targeting talents with undergraduate degrees and above. Mid to high-level jobs have become such an attractive market for these players. We can see it on several job seeker hub websites, where job seekers proudly post their personal profiles to attract recruiters from top employers. It is not possible for lower-level job seekers to post their profiles on these websites. They will just be under the recruiter's radar. Whereas from the report data released by the Indonesian statistical center bureau regarding the percentage of open unemployment based on education level, the total unemployment rate from diploma education and below is very large compared to the unemployment rate with university education (undergraduate and above). The Covid-19 pandemic also gave a negative impact on the lower job segment, with a decrease in demand and sales resulting in a higher layoff rate which also means an increased percentage of the open unemployment rate. We need a solution to this problem. A solution that can erode a large chunk hidden under an iceberg. This paper offers “Megawe”, a mobile application-based solution to assist both job seekers and low-level job recruiters. This segment may have a smaller contract value than upper segments but has a much larger quantity of labor force. Because we are focusing on development speed and accuracy of requirements, we used the prototyping methodology in the implementation of the solution. Moreover, before it is launched publicly, we conducted usability testing to gain a deeper understanding of the user experience directly from users of the targeted segment.

Youth unemployment in the European Union and transition period - from education to the labour market

The difference between youth and adult unemployment can be based on the high-level job mobility caused by the globalisation process, as well as the higher possibility of passiveness among the younger generation. The inactivity rate is quite diverse in different countries and is directly linked to youth unemployment. To compare adult and youth inactivity in the European Union, youth perform at a four times higher rate than the adult population. Higher inactivity usually has a direct link to entering into formal education. The transition process in this chapter describes the period from educational institutions to a stable working position. The transition period generally reflects the processes itself and how young people enter the labour market, along with how entry to the labour market is regulated and what the general consequences are for young job-seekers during this time. During the transition period, individual resources and the background of the person play an essential role while also coming with some consequences and barriers.

Sleep Mediates the Association Between Stress at Work and Incident Dementia: Study From the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe.

Both psychosocial stress at work and sleep disturbance may predispose impaired cognitive function and dementia in later life. However, whether sleep plays a mediating role for the link between stress at work and subsequent dementia has yet to be investigated. Data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe were used for the study. A cohort of 7 799 dementia-free individuals (aged 71.1 ± 0.2 years) were followed up for a median of 4.1 years for incident dementia. Job demand and control were estimated using questions derived from the Karasek's Job Content Questionnaire. Sleep disturbance was ascertained by a question in the EURO-Depression scale. Cox proportional hazard models adjusted for age, sex, education, cognitive test score, and other potential covariates were used to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of dementia in relation to different job strain levels. An interaction between job demand and sleep disturbance regarding the risk of dementia was detected. Data suggested a protective role of high-level job demand for dementia in individuals with sleep disturbance (HR [95% CI]: 0.69 [0.47, 1.00]) compared with low job demand. A 4-category job strain model based on the combination of job demand and job control levels suggested that among individuals with sleep disturbance, passive job (low demand, low control) was associated with a higher risk of dementia (1.54 [1.01, 2.34]), compared to active job (high demand, high control). The link between work-related stress and risk of dementia is limited to individuals suffering sleep disturbance.

To Study the Job Satisfaction of Women Employees in Private Industry - A Case Study on Davangere Industries

The study focused on the job satisfaction among women employees in private industry, 100 respondents were selected randomly in the organisation for the research study. The research analysed that Job satisfaction is a part of life satisfaction. Here the paper devoted mainly to analysis of women employees’ job satisfaction in Private Industries, the result has been found the working women in the organisation are experiencing a higher level job satisfaction in the present Woking condition. So for Job satisfaction to women employees is influenced by variety of factor like; quality of physical environment in which they work, higher authority motivation, Working hours, Supervision team, Training, Appreciation to their job task, high security to women employees, no any sexual harassment unit in the organisation, Personal and professional growth by organisation, all the above says the degree of fulfilment in their work.

Operation STEM fatale - how an equity, diversity and inclusion initiative has brought us to reflect on the current challenges in cell biology and science as a whole.

Operation STEM fatale - how an equity, diversity and inclusion initiative has brought us to reflect on the current challenges in cell biology and science as a whole.

The Jordanian translator in the era of COVID-19 pandemic: Challenges and perspectives

COVID-19 is an unprecedented global health and socio-economic crisis, with cascading effects. In a bid to combat the pandemic, Jordan has imposed extreme measures, including border shutdowns, declaring a state of emergency, and a lockdown. These measures have had an adverse impact upon businesses and professions, including translation. Translators play a significant role in disseminating health information in times of crisis. This paper reports the results of a large-scale survey of translators’ perspectives in the Jordanian context on the pandemic and its effects on their role and profession during the time of COVID-19 restrictions. A quantitative five-scale Likert questionnaire was completed by 106 in-house and freelance professional translators. The results showed that COVID-19 has had adverse effects on translators in the Jordanian context. Translators faced several challenges during the pandemic, including career change or loss, lower income, increased workload and time pressure, high-level job demands, unclear job prospects, and anxiety about their future. The results also highlighted that language service providers (LSPs) as well as translators need to play a more active role during times of crisis. The findings of this study suggest that further research is necessary to investigate the effect of COVID-19 and similar pandemics on translators’ experiences of occupational stress and job satisfaction in Jordan.

Spectrum and predictors of suicidal risk among incarcerated youth in a correctional facility in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria

ABSTRACT Suicide is a primary emergency for mental health professionals, a major public health problem and the most common mode of death in prisons. Although juvenile crime rates appear to have fallen since the mid-1990s, this decrease has not reduced the concern particularly in the sub-Saharan Africa where the population is predominantly youth who are also increasingly prone to vices that may lead to incarceration. To determine the spectrum and predictors of suicide risk among incarcerated youth. This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Borstal Training Institution in Kaduna, North-western Nigeria between March 2018 and June, 2018. We recorded the participants’ socio-demographic details using a data collection sheet while the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Questionnaire was used to assess all the categories of adverse childhood experiences. We used the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview to assess for depression and suicidality in the participants. The 262 youth aged 18 years to 35 years were all males with mean age of 22.34 years (SD ±3.68). The prevalence of 40.1% (105) was obtained for suicide risk; majority were low risk (37.1%). Six (2.3%) participants had made suicidal attempts while 21 (8.0%) had lifetime attempt. Participants that were likely to make an attempt in the future were 2.7% (7) and twenty participants (7.6%) had suicidal behavior disorder. However, no current depression (OR = 3.248; P value = 0.021; 95% CI = 1.196–8.826), previous remands (OR = 0.523; P value = 0.043; 95% CI = 0.280–0.979), increasing age (OR = 1.099; P value = 0.020; 95% CI = 1.015–1.019) and having mothers with high-level jobs (OR = 0.417; P value = 0.002; 95% CI = 0.238–0.731) were the only predictors of suicide risk. Suicide risk is prevalent among incarcerated youth and proven suicide prevention strategies should be incorporated into their management.

Job demands and resources and their relationship with satisfaction and thriving at work in a sample of Chinese doctors: a cross-sectional study

ObjectivesThe current study aimed to evaluate the status quo of perceived job demands and resources respectively among Chinese doctors, to examine the mediating role of work–family conflicts in the relationship...

Intense SARS-CoV-2 transmission among affluent Manaus residents preceded the second wave of the epidemic in Brazil

Intense SARS-CoV-2 transmission among affluent Manaus residents preceded the second wave of the epidemic in Brazil

Sex Differences in High-Level Managerial Jobs: Evidence From Professional Basketball

We examine sex differences in a market for high-level managers with simple and clear objectives, head coaches in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). We find equal proportions of males and females as first-time coaches, and limited evidence that males inherit slightly worse teams. Also, when hired, males are older and have more experience. Males have slightly higher winning percentages for the first few seasons of coaches’ tenures. Furthermore, we find no difference in survival; it is independent of sex and largely determined by performance. Thus, we find female coaches are not held to higher promotion or retention standards in the WNBA.

Cross-sectional UK survey of advanced practice physiotherapy: characteristics and perceptions of existing roles

Background/aims Few studies have investigated the characteristics of advanced practice physiotherapy in the UK to evaluate current context and implementation. The aim of this study was to understand how advanced practice physiotherapy is implemented in the UK. Methods A cross-sectional online descriptive national questionnaire was developed, using a previous survey and literature, comprising 33 closed, Likert-scale and open questions. Data analysis was undertaken using frequencies and thematic analysis. All 646 members of the Advanced Practice Physiotherapy Network were invited to participate. Results A total of 142 (22% response) reported 13 job titles; 40% had experienced ≥1 title change; most (50.7%) preferred ‘advanced practice physiotherapist’. High level job satisfaction was identified but barriers prevent fulfilment of the four advanced practice physiotherapy pillars: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research. High level clinical skills and facilitating patient pathways were key to role differentiation. Problems included lack of support, inconsistency between responsibility and reward, and no consistent framework for advanced practice physiotherapy roles. Conclusions Advanced practice physiotherapists are largely satisfied, but significant variation exists in titles and implementation of roles. A consistent advanced practice physiotherapy framework is required.

Empowering Youth For Sustainable Development Through Vocational Guidance

Vocational guidance is intended to aid young people in choosing an occupation, preparing them for it, finding an opening in it, and building up a career of efficiency and success. It is apparent in Nigeria that young people are ill-prepared for entry into the world of work. They are inadequately oriented in educational institutions to the extent that they do not understand their own abilities, interest, and values. As a result of the failure of the educational system in helping the youths realise their potentialities, they prefer choosing high-level jobs or prestigious careers. The youths, being the future hope of a nation's development, require information that will make them take initiative and take decisions to solve problems and improve service and performance. This paper, therefore, examines the concepts of vocational guidance as well as empowerment against the backdrop of its significance for sustainable development. An attempt was also made to highlight the roles of a guidance counselor, that of parents and teachers in youth empowerment for national development. The government at all levels should focus on job creation and invest in the development of youths for them to exhibit their talents maximally for effective participation in democratic governance for sustainable development.

The Role of Language Education and Economic Development in Nigeria

Abstract: Vocational guidance is intended to aid young people in choosing to understand their own abilities, interest, and values. As a result of the failure of the educational system in helping the youths realise their potentialities, they prefer choosing high-level jobs talents maximally for effective participation in democratic governance for sustainable development.

Two-sided matching based on I-BTM and LSGDM applied to high-level overseas talent and job fit problems

With the increasing number of overseas talent tasks in China, overseas talent and job fit are significant issues that aim to improve the utilization of this key human resource. Many studies based on fuzzy sets have been conducted on this topic. Among the many fuzzy set methods, intuitionistic fuzzy sets are usually utilized to express and handle the evaluation information. In recent years, various intuitionistic fuzzy decision-making methods have been rapidly developed and used to solve evaluation problems, but none of them can be used to solve the person-job fit problem with intuitionistic best-worst method (BWM) and TOPSIS methods considering large-scale group decision making (LSGDM) and evaluator social network relations (SNRs). Therefore, to solve problems of intuitionistic fuzzy information analysis and the LSGDM for high-level overseas talent and job fit, we construct a new hybrid two-sided matching method named I-BTM and an LSGDM method considering SNRs. On the one hand, to express the decision-making information more objectively and reasonably, we combine the BWM and TOPSIS in an intuitionistic environment. Additionally, we develop the LSGDM with optimized computer algorithms, where the evaluators’ attitudes are expressed by hesitant fuzzy language. Finally, we build a model of high-level overseas talent and job fit and establish a mutual criteria system that is applied to a case study to illustrate the efficiency and reasonableness of the model.

Employable through Social Media: An Intervention Study

This longitudinal, quantitative study contributes to the debate on technology-based professional development by examining the extent to which a learning (LinkedIn) intervention in a university setting affects an individual’s social media use for professional development, and the extent to which this relates to self-reported employability. In addition, we investigated how this relationship is moderated by an individual’s motivation to communicate through social media (LinkedIn). Based on social capital theory and the conservation of resources theory, we developed a set of hypotheses that were tested based on longitudinal data collected from university employees (N = 101) in middle- and high-level jobs. First, in line with our expectations, social media use for professional development was significantly higher after the learning intervention than before. Second, partially in line with our expectations, social media use for professional development was positively related with the employability dimension anticipation and optimization. Third, contrary to our expectations, motivation to communicate through social media (LinkedIn) did not have a moderating role in this relationship. We concluded that the learning intervention has the potential to foster social media use for professional development, and in turn, can contribute to individuals’ human capital in terms of their employability. Hence, the intervention that forms the core of this empirical research can be a sustainable and promising human resource management (HRM) practice that fits the human capital agenda.