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An Analysis of Variables Contributing to Board Certified Behavior Analyst Turnover
Get PDFEmployee turnover is a pervasive issue across many industries, including behavior analytic service settings. Several negative outcomes are associated with turnover, such as increased organizational costs and decreased client outcomes. Previous research reveals high rates of turnover for direct support professionals, which is related to dissatisfaction with training, supervision, pay, and aspects of the job. Presently, the rate of turnover for Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBA®) and the variables that contribute to turnover are unknown. The current study queried BCBAs via an online anonymous survey, which revealed that nearly three-quarters of respondents left a previous job as a BCBA, and burnout was the top contributor to their turnover. Pay and benefits, supervision and mentorship, collegiality and professional relationships, ethical violations, and training and professional development were also endorsed by respondents as variables that contributed to turnover. These findings and implications for practice are discussed
Voluntary employee turnover and the engagement perception of responsibility
Get PDFThis research project investigates voluntary employee turnover and perceptions of engagement responsibility within organizations. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US workforce experienced significant pressures. Through qualitative research with semi-structured interviews of 15 professionals, key themes influencing engagement and disengagement were identified. These themes include leadership, recognition, role autonomy, team collaboration, unmet career promises, and poor communication. Participants represented various industries, from Fortune 10 companies to family-owned businesses, and held roles from individual contributors to divisional leaders. This research offers both theoretical advancements and practical solutions, emphasizing the necessity of shared responsibility between employees and organizations in managing engagement and retention. The findings aim to enhance organizations\u27 capabilities to engage and retain their workforce, contributing to long-term success and sustainability
Female Leadership Development: From a Non-Western Perspective
Get PDFThis study intends to compare the evolution of female leadership in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) area, Asia, and the Western countries. According to data from the International Labour Organization, the COVID-19 epidemic has significantly impacted women\u27s labor force participation globally and expanded the gender gap, with the MENA area being the most affected. There is a well-established global trend of rising female leadership; yet, there are still disparities in the gender composition of leadership between Western countries and other areas, with Western countries having a greater share of female leaders. In the MENA area and Asia, imposed gender norms and cultural elements, such as the conventional patriarchal system and collectivism, play a key role in limiting female leadership. The study relies on secondary data to analyze how social principles such as gender norms and adversity influence the emergence of female leaders in non-Western societies
How to Find Work for the Rest of Your Life
No full textWelcome to The Gig Economy! The job market of the 21st Century is radically different from the one in which our parents and grandparents lived. Corporate loyalty is largely dead. Corporations today are focused on pleasing shareholders and cutting costs. And their biggest cost? Labor. Meaning you. So you’re now on your own. You own brand. Essentially your own business.This book offers a paradigm shift in how you\u27ll think - and act - in the working world from now on. How to Find Work for the Rest of Your Life will show you how to define, articulate and sell your brand to the target markets who will pay for your skill set. And you will be able to apply the principles your learn here, no matter what you’ll be doing, for as long as you choose to work
Addressing inappropriate polypharmacy: investigating perceived facilitators and barriers to U.S. pharmacists\u27 ability to recommend deprescribing
Get PDFWhile the concurrent use of multiple prescriptions (polypharmacy) is common for those with chronic conditions, professional ownership is lacking when it comes to tapering or discontinuing potentially inappropriate medications. Our growing elderly population is especially vulnerable to negative risks associated with polypharmacy. Pharmacists are highly educated and skilled healthcare professionals working as critical touchpoints with patients; yet they are not empowered to deprescribe potentially inappropriate medications directly. This qualitative research study examined the perceived barriers and facilitators pharmacists encounter when pursuing deprescribing recommendations and initiatives with prescribers, healthcare staff, patients, and caregivers. Findings from this study revealed three key implications for business practice to provide empowerment and recognition for U.S. pharmacists to effectively recommend deprescribing recommendations. First, work and organizational structures should enable pharmacists to build meaningful relationships among stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem. Second, transparency of patient information must be systematically accessible across providers. Finally, roles and responsibilities must be clearly defined across healthcare stakeholders with education available through multimedia channels. These key implications will help elevate the status of pharmacists creating greater opportunities to advance patient healthcare, increase patient satisfaction, and manage healthcare costs, which are also the goals of the Triple Aim Framework of healthcare
The examination of workplace well-being in the context of conversations on artificial intelligence
Get PDFThis study explored the relationship between technological advancements in the workplace, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), and employee well-being. As the use of AI in organizational practices increases, this study sought to examine how fostering social connections, primarily through AI-focused conversations, could enhance employee well-being amid these technological shifts. This research employed a mixed-methods framework with an embedded convergent core design to collect qualitative and quantitative data from employees at a global organization that made recent, significant investments in AI. This methodology integrated pre- and post-intervention surveys to assess changes in employee well-being and an analysis of team discussions about AI to gather more profound insights into their experiences and perceptions. Although not statistically significant, the findings indicated a positive impact of AI-centered team conversations on employee well-being, highlighting the vital role of social connections in mitigating the adverse effects of rapid technological advancements. Quantitative data revealed stability and slight improvements in subjective well-being post-intervention, while qualitative analysis uncovered the strategic, balanced, and forward-looking discussions on AI. The study showed that engaging employees in meaningful conversations about AI could enhance their well-being and prepare them for the evolving workplace dynamics influenced by technological advancements. Additionally, the findings emphasized the importance of maintaining human-centric approaches in the AI-driven organizational landscape, suggesting that fostering social connections can serve as a buffer against the potential challenges posed by such technological shifts
Revitalizing online learning: teachers’ perceptions on boosting online engagement for K-12 education
Get PDFThis dissertation explores the transformative evolution of online learning, focusing on its role in K-12 online education and the critical issue of student engagement. Tracing its origins from early correspondence courses to today\u27s dynamic, technology-driven platforms, this research examines how online learning has revolutionized educational access, flexibility, and engagement. The study highlights the significant milestones in the evolution of online education, noting the substantial impact of technological advancements that have made learning more interactive, engaging, and personalized (Haleem et al., 2022). Focusing on K-12 education, the dissertation examines how online learning has enabled personalized instruction, self-paced learning, and broader access to diverse educational resources (Borup, 2016). Despite its advantages and growing popularity, concerns about its effectiveness in engaging students and fostering deep and meaningful learning experiences still persist. This study delves into these concerns to understand what teachers perceive as key factors influencing student engagement in online environments. This research aims to unravel educators\u27 challenges in this new digital landscape and proposes effective strategies to enhance student engagement and educational outcomes in K-12 online settings.
Ultimately, this study provided valuable insights into the evolving landscape of online learning, offering a deeper analysis of its effectiveness in the K-12 sector and suggesting practical solutions to enhance the quality and impact of online learning. The study contributes significantly to the ongoing discourse on optimizing online learning technologies, particularly in adapting to learners\u27 diverse needs and preferences within online learning environments
Next Steps in Quantitative Approaches to Building an Applied Science of Discourse Analysis in Political Polarization.
No full textThe 2024 US presidential election season parallels that of other countries in reflecting profound rancor and divisiveness. This discord threatens the underlying fabric of global society and the capacity of individual nations to address complex challenges they face. The advent of social media and rapid communication systems more generally have dramatically intensified some of the most destructive aspects of political polarization. The proposed symposium contributes to building that part of a growing applied science of political polarization that examines discourse patterns - and in so doing, to channeling that science into practical steps that convert political differences into discourse with greater emphasis on problem-solving than on acrimony and attack. Quantitative ethnography has already contributed to earlier efforts to building applied science with frameworks that help parse acrimonious discourse and that help to assess or evaluate the efficacy of interventions to reduce polarization. These efforts have also recognized that they are only beginning to frame the application of quantitative tools to make sense both of polarization and of such potential interventions. The symposium convenes individuals who have contributed to current and prior ICQE proceedings, along with the broader QE community, a) to highlight current work, questions, insights, and issues relevant to significantly advancing the use of discourse analysis to advance the science of polarization and b) an agenda that proposes the use of that science to formulate, inform, assess, and evaluate interventions that reduce the destructive aspects of polarization
The ask: a study understanding the motivations of major giving donors. The best strategies and practices to achieve fundraising successes in small charitable organizations
Get PDFMost charitable organizations, almost 1 million in the United States, are considered small organizations because they have a budget of less than $50,000 (Statista Research Department, 2023). These numbers show the need for small charitable organizations to develop fundraising protocols, specifically major giving programs (Eisenstein, 2014; Faulk et al., 2021; Stahl, 2013). To create a well-established and sustainable major giving program, charitable organizations must understand the intrinsic and extrinsic motivation of donors (Andreoni, 1990; Breeze, 2023; Chapman et al., 2022; Drollinger, 2018; V. S. Harrison, 2018; Hether et al., 2014; Ko et al., 2011; Kumar & Chakrabarti, 2021; O’Reilly et al., 2012; Sargeant et al., 2006; Schervish, 2005). While numerous prior studies have been on donor motivation and major giving programs, the research on donor motivation when financially supporting small charitable organizations in the United States is still limited. This study was established to discover the best strategies and practices to motivate donors to give and determine the challenges donors encounter when giving to charitable organizations. The literature review revealed (a) donor motivation, characteristics, and traits; (b) fundraising methods; and (c) the donor relationship. This study implemented a qualitative approach that asked ten semi-structured interview questions to collect the best strategies and practices used by major donors when considering donating to charitable organizations. Additionally, this study examined the impact of the donor’s donation and recommendations for donors. The study’s results are intended to help fundraisers and charitable organizations understand the motivations of donors so that they can build fundraising programs, specifically major giving programs, that are donor-focused
Recording: Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church
No full textRecording of Nijay Guptas featured lecture for the Nineteenth Annual Frank Pack Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture Program