This study examines three waves of data from a nationally representative survey, the China College Student Survey (2010, 2013 and 2015), to determine whether highly educated female graduates who choose to move outside their "hukou"-registered cities experience a double-negative effect in terms of initial earnings attainment and work…

This paper explores the potential of online micro-credentials, a novel learning approach that awards credentials after short educational experiences, as a viable solution to bridging the soft skills gap in the workforce. Using a qualitative foresight research design, the study analyzes and synthesizes insights gathered from 85 in-depth interviews…

This paper proposes action learning has a role to play in advancing responsible AI. Despite the recent surge in attention towards artificial intelligence, predominantly focusing on its technological and commercial aspects, the social dimensions have often been overlooked. Action learning, known for fostering interdisciplinary discourse, is…

Universities are critical to the success of a growth-driving industrial strategy, and to the sector plans, which must capitalise on the higher education sector's contributions: (1) developing a high-skilled workforce for the nation; (2) collaborating with businesses, further education colleges and Mayoral Strategic Authorities to bring coherence…

This study explores the learning modality perspectives of Generation Z traditional-aged college students. A quantitative study was conducted with 926 research participants enrolled in at least one university-level marketing course. The hybrid modality was the most popular course format among the college students in this sample. Results from this…

The growing oversupply of PhD graduates in the academic labor market has highlighted concerns about employment outcome inequality among PhD holders. However, the mechanisms underlying such disparities remain poorly understood. This qualitative study employs Careership Theory to investigate these mechanisms by examining differences in horizons for…

The balanced development of the market of higher education and the labour market cannot take place in countries with certain socio-economic problems or dependence on global transformations in the commodity markets. Such countries are very vulnerable economically, which influences the labour market, the system of higher education, and the social…

We dwelt on the problem of the gap between the higher education market and the labour market from the position of its impact on social inequality in countries of Central Asia. We elaborated on the theoretical essence of this gap, determine its types and specifics and offer directions to solve this problem. The research methodology is connected…

Digitalization and the level of digital knowledge and skills are important components of the growth of the quality and competitiveness of products (services). These factors also allow achieving positive effects in the reduction of the mismatch between the higher education market and the labour market. The analysed countries of Central Asia…

This paper considers the interconnection between green employment, corporate social responsibility and technological progress, presented by technologies of Industry 4.0. Emphasis is made on their influence on the reduction of the gap between the markets of higher education and work. We use a multidisciplinary approach, which combines the theories…

The research aims to identify the deformations inherent in the innovation model of development and find ways to overcome these deformations in the specific conditions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution using the tools available through the digital transformation of the economy. The research is based on the dialectical method of knowledge, methods…

This is one of the first studies to examine self-care and burnout scores among social work college students after the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) mandated that social workers practice self-care. A total of 117 social work college students participated in an online survey on self-care practices using a demographic questionnaire,…

The teacher shortage is a very real problem in America's schools. While research has sought to describe the shortage, the science teacher labor market is oftentimes bundled with other curricula. This study aims to better understand science teachers who leave their teaching position, the reasons for their actions, and where science teachers go once…

Microcredentials (shorter-term credentials) are integrating into traditional degree pathways, and trustees of public colleges and universities should examine the role of these credentials in the baccalaureate programs of their institutions. Shorter-term credentials can provide substantial benefits for public four-year institutions, including…

This study aims to reveal the impact of training based on regional human resources development standards in the Kazakhstan labor market on employees' work performance and innovation skills. The research employed a case study based on qualitative research designs. The study group consists of 18 participants selected with maximum diversity from 150…