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All Things HR
Bored and Burned Out: Understanding the Dynamic Profiles of Workplace Well-Being and What They Mean for Organizations
Abstract: This article examines the interplay of job boredom, burnout, and work engagement as co-occurring dimensions of workplace well-being, drawing on recent longitudinal research and the Job Demands-Resources framework. Anchored in Toscanelli et al.'s (2026) person-centered study—which identifie...
From AI Enthusiasm to Accountable HR: Building the Conditions for Responsible Adoption
Abstract: Artificial intelligence adoption in human resource management requires more than capable technology and optimistic users. It requires organizational arrangements that make consequential decisions understandable, contestable, and accountable. Building on Poo-Udom’s (2026) mixed-methods rese...
When Assessment Becomes Gatekeeping: Reconsidering Vocational Rehabilitation for Autistic Adults
Abstract: Autistic adults face unemployment and underemployment rates exceeding 50–85%, despite evidence that workplace exclusion reflects environmental barriers rather than skill deficits. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies invest substantial resources in assessing individual "readiness" while...
The Dual-Edge Sword: How Organizations Can Harness AI Adoption While Safeguarding Employee Wellbeing
Abstract: As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms workplace operations, organizations face a critical challenge: implementing AI systems in ways that enhance productivity while supporting employee psychological wellbeing and adaptive behaviors. This article synthesizes emerging research on org...
From Chatbots to Colleagues: The Strategic Imperative of Agentic AI in Higher Education Operations
Abstract: Higher education institutions face unprecedented operational pressures from enrollment declines, fiscal constraints, and rising expectations for personalized student support. This article examines the transition from conversational AI tools to autonomous agentic AI systems capable of execu...
The Goldilocks Principle: Why "Too Much" Development Can Backfire in Age-Diverse Workforces
Abstract: Organizations increasingly confront demographic transformation in which populations worldwide work longer, yet investment in workforce development remains age-biased and insufficiently calibrated. Contemporary evidence challenges linear assumptions that more development opportunities invar...
When Coaching Meets Toxicity: Building Internal Coaching Capacity to Sustain Performance Under Destructive Leadership
Abstract: Organizations increasingly invest in internal coaching—structured, peer-delivered development conducted by coaches who belong to the same organization as the coachee—to drive employee learning and performance. Yet emerging evidence suggests that the returns on this investment are not unifo...
The Perfect Storm: Strategic Pathways for American Higher Education in an Era of Institutional Transformation
Abstract: American higher education confronts unprecedented convergent pressures threatening the financial model that sustained universities for nearly eight decades. Declining enrollment demographics, federal research funding uncertainty, eroding public confidence, evolving workforce demands, and i...
The Leadership Presence Imperative: Building Organizational Resilience Through Mindful Practice and Employee Well-Being
Abstract: Organizations increasingly recognize that competitive advantage emerges not solely from technological capability or market position, but from the cultivation of human capital through leadership approaches that prioritize presence, emotional intelligence, and employee well-being. This artic...
Fairness That Employees Can Feel: Building Commitment, Engagement, and Satisfaction Through Everyday Management
Abstract: Organizational fairness becomes consequential when employees experience it through decisions about pay, workload, advancement, voice, and interpersonal treatment. Building on Kaur and Gupta’s (2026) study of 275 service-sector employees in Punjab, India, this article examines affective com...