Virtual human resource development and adjunct community college faculty

The Problem Initial explorations of virtual human resource development (VHRD) were published in the 12(6) issue of Advances, but these articles were only an initial step toward conceptualization. New perspectives on VHRD have developed over the past 4 years, particularly about human resource development’s (HRD) role in the development of new technology. The Solution This article provides a brief overview of existing published literature on VHRD, offers new conceptualizations of HRD’s role with technology development, and introduces the articles in this issue that advance their own new perspectives. This article argues that HRD must adopt new skills and develop explanatory models for growing organizational learning capacity in virtual work. The Stakeholders This article is of interest to practitioners and managers who lead technology projects and work within technology-enabled professional environments, as well as scholars interested in studying VHRD.

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Community College Faculty and Professional Staff: The Human Resource Challenge

New Directions for Community Colleges ◽

10.1002/cc.55 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 2002 (117) ◽

pp. 77-90 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Kim Gibson-Harman ◽

Sandria Rodriguez ◽

Jennifer Grant Haworth

Keyword(s):

Community College ◽

Human Resource ◽

Community College Faculty ◽

Professional Staff ◽

College Faculty

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Exploring the Emergence of Virtual Human Resource Development

Advances in Developing Human Resources ◽

10.1177/1523422310395367 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 12 (6) ◽

pp. 623-631 ◽

Cited By ~ 34

Author(s):

Rochell R. McWhorter

Keyword(s):

Human Resource Development ◽

Human Resource ◽

Resource Development ◽

Virtual Human

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The Ecology of Virtual Human Resource Development

Advances in Developing Human Resources ◽

10.1177/1523422310394789 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 12 (6) ◽

pp. 632-647 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

Elisabeth E. Bennett ◽

Laura L. Bierema

Keyword(s):

Human Resource Development ◽

Human Resource ◽

Resource Development ◽

Virtual Human

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Exploring a Sociomaterial Perspective on Technology in Virtual Human Resource Development

Advances in Developing Human Resources ◽

10.1177/1523422314532094 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 320-334 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Mary Helen Fagan

Keyword(s):

Human Resource Development ◽

Human Resource ◽

Virtual Worlds ◽

Technology Development ◽

Resource Development ◽

Virtual Human ◽

Digital Ecosystems ◽

Theoretical Perspectives ◽

The Way

The Problem Technology is creating immersive digital ecosystems that will radically transform the way humans communicate, collaborate, and create. Virtual human resource development (VHRD) is an example of this phenomenon in the field of HRD. With the emergence of VHRD, HRD scholars need to develop more robust conceptualizations of technology, and HRD practitioners need to play a larger role in technology development. Enhanced theoretical perspectives on technology are needed to support these endeavors. The Solution A sociomaterial perspective on technology, which is being used for the study and development of phenomena such as virtual worlds in other disciplines, can help HRD practitioners and scholars develop a more robust understanding of VHRD and participate more effectively in technology development. The Stakeholders HRD practitioners and scholars can use a sociomaterial perspective on technology to facilitate their engagement in VHRD development and scholarship.

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The virtual human resource development (VHRD) approach: an integrative literature review

European Journal of Training and Development ◽

10.1108/ejtd-08-2020-0131 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Somaye Rahimi ◽

Abasalt Khorasani ◽

Morteza Rezaeizadeh ◽

John WaterWorth

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Human Resources ◽

Human Resource Development ◽

Human Resource ◽

Organizational Context ◽

Resource Development ◽

Virtual Human ◽

General View ◽

Content Type ◽

Wide Range

Purpose Given the growing popularity of virtual human resources development (VHRD) in organizations and among human resource development (HRD) professionals, it is highly essential to deeply examine the nature and scope of the affective dimensions of the VHRD approach. Over the past decade, VHRD has become an important part of the HRD process. Design/methodology/approach The present study used an integrative literature review to investigate the nature of VHRD in the literature, present a descriptive analysis of the literature and categorize the existing VHRD research. Findings The results indicated three major themes, namely, VHRD and socialization, VHRD and learning and VHRD and the psychological characteristics of the work environment. In addition, a new conceptual model was developed based on the findings. Research limitations/implications This study has reviewed the main concepts of VHRD. The potential actions which HRD researchers can take to address the identified challenges are discussed. Originality/value This integrative literature review could provide a roadmap for future research. Based on this model, the VHRD position is within the organizational context and different tools and processes in constant interaction are introduced. Finally, a general view of the VHRD approach was provided, which can help human resources experts deal with a wide range of technologies in the organization.

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