Energy-Sector Workforce Development in West Virginia: Aligning Community College Education and Training with Needed Skills by Gabriella C. Gonzalez, Sean Robson, Andrea Phillips, Gerald Paul Hunter, and David S. Ortiz examines the alignment between community college education and training programs and the workforce needs of West Virginia’s energy sector. The study investigates the skills and …
Indonesia Post-Pandemic Outlook: Social Perspectives examines the social dimensions of Indonesia’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The book brings together contributions from Indonesian scholars around the world to discuss post-pandemic challenges and opportunities from international political economy, socio-cultural, and educational perspectives. It explores issues such as government po…
Talent Management in Higher Education explores the relatively underexamined field of talent management in higher education institutions. The book examines how talent is defined in academia, how talent management practices are implemented and perceived by employees, and how these practices influence academic performance. Using a multi-level and multi-actor perspective, the book places contempora…
Learning Policy, Doing Policy explores the relationship between public policy theory, practice, and teaching. The book examines how public servants learn about policymaking, how policy theories are understood and applied in professional practice, and how academic knowledge can contribute to more effective policymaking. It brings together perspectives from policy scholars, teachers, practitioner…
Education and Sustainable Development Goals, edited by Yuzhuo Cai and Lili-Ann Wolf, explores the significant role of education in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promoting sustainable development. The book examines how educational institutions, particularly higher education institutions, can contribute to sustainability through teaching, research, innovati…
Beyond Human Resources: Research Paths Towards a New Understanding of Workforce Management Within Organizations explores emerging trends and future directions in human resource management (HRM). The book examines how organizations are adapting workforce management practices to address technological change, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, the gig economy, employee resilience, in…
Human Resource Planning for the 21st Century explores the evolving role of human resource planning and management in today’s dynamic business environment. The book examines contemporary HRM practices, emphasizing strategic workforce planning, talent management, crisis management, employer branding, and corporate social responsibility. It also discusses the impact of globalization on human res…