Graduate Employability in the Western Balkans: A Career Ecosystem Perspective on Labour Market Inequalities DOI Creative Commons
Elvisa Drishti

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 13, 2025

Abstract Purpose: This study examines inequality of opportunity (IOp) in university-to-work transitions (UTWT) and employment outcomes the Western Balkans Six (WB6), a region facing high graduate unemployment, systemic labour market inequalities, weak institutional coordination. Grounded Sustainable Career Ecosystem (SCE) framework, which integrates Theory (CET), (SCT), IOp theory, this explores how systemic, institutional, individual factors shape employability career sustainability. Design/Methodology/Approach: Using two-stage quantitative analysis with 2019–2021 Regional Cooperation Council survey data, Stage 1 employs OLS regression to estimate UTWT (time-to-first-job), while 2 applies logistic assess impact ecosystem on (job satisfaction, job security, perceived opportunities). Findings: Findings reveal significant disparities based gender, rural background, socio-economic status, higher linked poorer outcomes. While skills mismatches informal hiring mechanisms hinder sustainability, social capital, public sector employment, perceptions government protection improve Research limitations/Implications: The is limited by cross-sectional data self-reported nature measures. Future research should employ longitudinal qualitative approaches better long-term sustainability transitions. Originality/Value: provides multi-level an underrepresented region, offering insights for policy, universities, employers. It contributes advancement theory examining structural inequalities findings align UN Development Goals (SDGs) 4 (Quality Education), 8 (Decent Work), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), advocating targeted policy interventions that promote equitable sustainable pathways.Purpose: pathways.

Язык: Английский

Becoming a University President: An Accidental Meritocratic Career Trajectory DOI Creative Commons
Yehuda Baruch, Hương Thị Lan Nguyễn, Sébastien Point

и другие.

British Journal of Management, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2025

Abstract Achieving top leadership positions is a career goal for many, including those in academia. Despite the increasing size and importance of higher education sector, literature on university presidents' careers remains scarce. We interviewed 48 presidents three academic models (UK, France, Vietnam) to identify ‘why’ ‘how’ their trajectories. Whilst model reflects characteristics ‘new careers’, our findings support expand several theories. identified multi‐stage trajectory, where progression next stage contingent meeting certain requirements. It only from having achieved prior levels that move an executive role becomes consideration. Progress largely informal, partly ‘accidental’, sponsored by existing and/or other colleagues. Furthermore, we observed similarities differences enablers barriers across national systems. Finally, reveal almost complete lack involvement human resource management process, providing implications responsible people universities.

Язык: Английский

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Graduate Employability in the Western Balkans: A Career Ecosystem Perspective on Labour Market Inequalities DOI Creative Commons
Elvisa Drishti

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 13, 2025

Abstract Purpose: This study examines inequality of opportunity (IOp) in university-to-work transitions (UTWT) and employment outcomes the Western Balkans Six (WB6), a region facing high graduate unemployment, systemic labour market inequalities, weak institutional coordination. Grounded Sustainable Career Ecosystem (SCE) framework, which integrates Theory (CET), (SCT), IOp theory, this explores how systemic, institutional, individual factors shape employability career sustainability. Design/Methodology/Approach: Using two-stage quantitative analysis with 2019–2021 Regional Cooperation Council survey data, Stage 1 employs OLS regression to estimate UTWT (time-to-first-job), while 2 applies logistic assess impact ecosystem on (job satisfaction, job security, perceived opportunities). Findings: Findings reveal significant disparities based gender, rural background, socio-economic status, higher linked poorer outcomes. While skills mismatches informal hiring mechanisms hinder sustainability, social capital, public sector employment, perceptions government protection improve Research limitations/Implications: The is limited by cross-sectional data self-reported nature measures. Future research should employ longitudinal qualitative approaches better long-term sustainability transitions. Originality/Value: provides multi-level an underrepresented region, offering insights for policy, universities, employers. It contributes advancement theory examining structural inequalities findings align UN Development Goals (SDGs) 4 (Quality Education), 8 (Decent Work), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), advocating targeted policy interventions that promote equitable sustainable pathways.Purpose: pathways.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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