scholarly journals Explaining the Data Double: Confessions and Self-Examinations in Job Recruitments

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 640-654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Hedenus ◽  
Christel Backman
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Theoretical Work ◽  
Private Life ◽  
Human Resource Professionals ◽  
Recruitment Process ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Background Checks ◽  
Hiring Managers ◽  
Surveillance Practice ◽  
Personal Interests

The practice of cybervetting—i.e., online background checks of a jobseeker’s ‘data double’—is considered to be a valuable tool in the recruitment process by an increasing amount of employers. As a consequence, jobseekers lose some control over what aspects of their past, personal interests or private life they will share with the employer. Moreover, jobseekers are expected to confess, explain and contextualize unfavorable information about them if they want to be perceived as employable. This study aims to show how cybervetting recruiters encourage and anticipate such confessions, and use the outcomes to evaluate jobseekers’ honesty and capacity for self-reflection. The analysis is based on qualitative interviews with 36 Swedish human resource professionals, hiring managers and employers, and guided by Foucault’s theoretical work on self-examinations, along with the confessional culture and its related concepts. We argue that confessions about information found on the internet are an important factor of what we label ‘online employability’: jobseekers’ capability to sanitize, keep track of and explain their data doubles. Hence, as the recruiter can examine a jobseeker’s private spheres, cybervetting is a surveillance practice with direct consequences on recruitment as well as clear effects on jobseekers’ self-examinations and interactions with human resources personnel.

scholarly journals Psychosocial, emotional and professional challenges faced by female healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 outbreak in Lahore, Pakistan: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumbal Shahbaz ◽  
Muhammad Zeshan Ashraf ◽  
Rubeena Zakar ◽  
Florian Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Professional Challenges ◽  
Proper Training ◽  
Phenomenological Methodology ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
And Coping

Abstract Background The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly, increasing the stress and challenges for healthcare professionals around the world. This study aims to discover the psychosocial, emotional and professional challenges faced by female healthcare professionals (HCPs) treating COVID-19 patients in Pakistan. Methods Using an empirical phenomenological methodology, semi-structured telephone-based qualitative interviews were conducted with 22 female HCPs who were providing their expertise for COVID-19 patients in tertiary-level hospitals in Lahore, Pakistan. Purposive sampling was used for recruitment. The interviews were conducted between 20 July and 20 August 2020. The interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. Results This study explored the psychosocial, emotional and professional challenges faced by female HCPs serving COVID-19 patients. Five themes were observed in the interviews: apprehension while treating COVID-19 patients; feelings towards COVID-19 patients; challenges as female HCPs and coping strategies; confidence in government, administration and self-reflection; and finally, future concerns and recommendations. Many of these themes have also been linked with cultural issues, making the results specific to Pakistan. Conclusions During the COVID-19 pandemic, female frontline HCPs have faced immense psychosocial pressure, ranging from unsupportive family norms to an unwelcoming working environment and insensitive hospital administrations. Moreover, rumours among the general public, lack of proper training, missing incentives and improper system surveillance have increased the anxiety and stress among HCPs. Hence, legislators are advised to take appropriate actions countrywide in order to alleviate the still ongoing challenges and support female HCPs in their working environment.

scholarly journals Changing the home literacy environment through participation in family literacy programmes

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 431-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jon Michael Swain ◽  
Olga Cara
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Family Literacy ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Theoretical Work ◽  
Home Literacy Environment ◽  
Home Literacy ◽  
Family Resources ◽  
Literacy Environment ◽  
Home Setting ◽  
School Based

This paper presents findings from a study of family literacy provision in England and focuses on the effects of family literacy programmes on the home literacy environment. The fieldwork took place between September 2013 and December 2014 and involved 27 school-based programmes for pupils aged between 5 and 7, and their parents. The study used mixed methods, which involved observations of family literary sessions, a quantitative pre- and post-survey of 118 parents, and pre- and post-telephone qualitative interviews with a sub-sample of 24 parents. Building on previous theoretical work, the study conceptualises the home literacy environment into four areas (family resources; parental literacy behaviours and attitudes; parental beliefs and understandings; and family literacy activities and practices). The paper develops understandings of how parents translate and implement messages from family literacy into the home setting, and it shows how participation in these programmes leads to changes in family literacies across all four areas identified.

scholarly journals Child removal as the gateway to further adversity: Birth mother accounts of the immediate and enduring collateral consequences of child removal

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Broadhurst ◽  
Claire Mason
Keyword(s):  
Child Protection ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Theoretical Work ◽  
Family Court ◽  
Birth Mothers ◽  
Collateral Consequences ◽  
Family Courts ◽  
Protective Resources ◽  
Court Proceedings ◽  
Psychosocial Crisis

This article is focused on the immediate and enduring consequences of child removal, from the perspective of birth mothers. The article builds on the authors’ previous theoretical work on the collateral consequences of child removal and women’s vulnerability to repeat family court appearances. Interview data drawn from in-depth qualitative interviews with 72 birth mothers conducted in seven local authority areas are revisited to enable a focused analysis of the immediate and longer-term effects of child removal. Analysis was informed by phenomenology’s interest in collective accounts of experience and the pursuit of moderate generalisations. All the women participating in the study had experienced the repeat removal of their children through the family courts, or were involved in child protection proceedings concerning an unborn child, having previously lost a child from their care. Birth mothers recounted an immediate psychosocial crisis following child removal, but also the cumulative and enduring nature of problems. From women’s accounts, we have been able to deepen our understanding of the enormity of the recovery challenge for women with long-standing histories of disadvantage who hold fragile and restricted social statuses. Role loss and further exclusionary consequences of child removal were particularly pronounced, given women’s limited access to protective resources. A clear set of recommendations for services are set out in a final discussion. The scale of the difficulties women face needs to be recognised in services that aim to promote recovery, if women are to be helped to avoid recurrent family court proceedings.

scholarly journals Advancing Healthcare for COVID-19 by Strengthening Providers’ Capacity for Best Practices in African, Caribbean and Black Community Service Provision in Ontario: A Multisite Mixed-Method Study Protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Josephine Etowa ◽  
LaRon Nelson ◽  
Egbe Etowa ◽  
Getachew Abrha ◽  
Janet Kemei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Private Life ◽  
Black Communities ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Vulnerable Communities ◽  
African Caribbean ◽  
Professional Health ◽  
Strategic Policy

BACKGROUND: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as an unprecedented challenge for public and private life, and healthcare systems worldwide. African, Caribbean, and Black communities (ACB) represent some of the most vulnerable populations in terms of their susceptibility to health hazards, difficulty receiving adequate health care and relatively lower chances of recovery. OBJECTIVES: The main aim of this study is to improve the health system’s response during and after the COVID-19 pandemic by developing evidence-based models to inform policy and collaborative best practices to mitigate its spread and ameliorate related health consequences in vulnerable communities. METHODS: This is a mixed-method, multisite study based in Ottawa and Toronto that will involve in-depth qualitative interviews and surveys using a structured questionnaire. Data will be analyzed using NVivo for qualitative interviews, Stata 16 and IBM SPSS version 26 for statistical analyses. DISCUSSION: The findings of this study gained from highly professional health practitioners will produce strong evidence on current gaps in knowledge and practice in the healthcare system’s capacity to meet the health needs of ACB population. The distinct insights and perspectives will be disseminated with policymakers and researchers at all levels which will facilitate strategic policy making with the goal of addressing the unique challenges for health

scholarly journals E-recruitment: A Social Media Perspective

2020 ◽  
pp. 51-62
Author(s):  
Md. Sajjad Hosain ◽  
Abu Hena Mohammad Manzurul Arefin ◽  
Md. Altab Hossin
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Human Resource Professionals ◽  
Recruitment Process ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
The World ◽  
Literature Evidence ◽  
Practical Guidelines

Electronic recruitment (E-recruitment) has become a common phenomenon due to the increasing utilization of information technology by the human resource departments in many organizations around the world. However, recently, we can also observe the integration of social media as a part of e-recruitment although the practice is limited. This review paper aims at discussing the role of social media on e-recruitment process based on existing literature. Most of the previous studies indicate that social media is not being used as the main source of e-recruitment, rather as one of the secondary sources. Further, it has been revealed that such utilization of social media as complementary source is getting popular due to the inexpensive availability of information. The paper is expected to be beneficial for the scholars as a substantial literature evidence for reference as well as for human resource professionals for some practical guidelines (based on recommendations provided) regarding the utilization of social media information for e-recruitment.

scholarly journals Psychosocial Challenges Faced by Female Health Care Professionals During the COVID-19 Outbreak in Lahore, Pakistan: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumbal Shahbaz ◽  
Muhammad Zeshan Ashraf ◽  
Rubeena Zakar ◽  
Florian Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Proper Training ◽  
Phenomenological Methodology ◽  
Psychosocial Challenges ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Abstract Background: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is disseminating rapidly, increasing stress and challenges for health care professionals around the world. This study aims to discover the psychosocial challenges faced by female health care professionals (HCPs) treating COVID-19 patients in Pakistan.Methods: Using an empirical phenomenological methodology, semi-structured telephone-based qualitative interviews were taken from 22 female HCPs who were providing their expertise for COVID-19 patients in tertiary level hospitals of Lahore, Pakistan. Purposive sampling has been used for recruitment. The interviews were taken from July 20 to August 20, 2020. The interviews were analysed using thematic analysis.Results: This study discovered the psychosocial challenges faced by female HCPs serving COVID-19 patients. Five themes have been observed in the interviews: psychological concerns of HCPs while treating COVID-19 patients; feelings towards COVID-19 patients; confidence in government, administration and self-reflection; challenges as female HCPs and coping strategies; and finally, future concerns and recommendations. Many of these themes have also been linked with cultural issues, making the results specific for Pakistan.Conclusions: During the COVID-19 pandemic, female front-line HCPs have faced immense psychosocial pressure, starting from unsupportive family norms to unwelcoming working environment and insensitive hospital administration. Moreover, rumours among general public, lack of proper training, missing incentives and improper system surveillance had increased the anxiety and stress among HCPs. Hence, legislators are advised to take appropriate actions countrywide in order to improve the still on-going challenges and to support female HCPs in their working environment.

Before and After Ban the Box: Who Complies with Anti-Discrimination Law?

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-34
Author(s):  
Lesley E. Schneider ◽  
Mike Vuolo ◽  
Sarah E. Lageson ◽  
Christopher Uggen
Keyword(s):  
Business Practices ◽  
Criminal Records ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Criminal Background Checks ◽  
Background Checks ◽  
Hiring Managers ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Criminal Background ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Law And Organizations

Ban the Box (BTB) laws are an anti-discrimination policy intended to promote employment for persons with criminal records. However, research on law and organizations shows that firms often fail to comply with legal directives or engage in symbolic compliance that fails to alter day-to-day business practices. We consider whether BTB contributed to attitudinal or behavioral shifts among hiring managers and changes in job applications. We analyze a unique set of in-depth interviews (N = 30) and entry-level job applications (N = 305) collected from the same workplaces in 2008 and 2016, assessing the impact of state BTB legislation. We find: (1) that one in five organizations were noncompliant, with noncompliance twice as likely among employers who discriminated against applicants with criminal records pre-BTB and that widespread lack of knowledge and lack of enforcement of BTB appears to affect noncompliance; (2) organizations maintained considerable continuity in hiring practices and attitudes between 2008 and 2016, regardless of personnel changes and statewide implementation of BTB; and (3) post-BTB, strong warnings about criminal background checks at later stages of the hiring process emerged as an alternative source of gatekeeping. These findings contribute to the law and organizations literature by highlighting the importance of enforcement and limits of law for combating discrimination.

scholarly journals Long-Term Outcomes of a Simulation-Based Remediation for Residents and Faculty With Unprofessional Behavior

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 693-697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeannette Guerrasio ◽  
Eva M. Aagaard
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Communication Styles ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Behavioral Strategies ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Unprofessional Behavior ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Argumentative Communication ◽  
Long Term Impact

ABSTRACT Background There are few studies describing remediation for unprofessional behavior in residents and faculty and none that assess the long-term impact of remediation. Objective We implemented a simulation-based personalized remediation program for unprofessional behavior in residents and faculty and collected assessments from participants and referring supervisors. Methods Residents and faculty were referred for unprofessional behaviors, including aggressive, condescending, and argumentative communication styles as well as an inability to read social cues. We had standardized patients recreate the scenarios that triggered the unprofessional behavior. After each scenario, participants reviewed a videotape of their performance, participated in guided self-reflection and feedback, and then iteratively practiced skills. In 2017, about 2 to 4 years after the intervention, we conducted structured phenomenological qualitative interviews until thematic saturation was reached. Transcripts were analyzed inductively for themes by 2 reviewers (J.G. and research assistant). Results Requests for interviews were sent to 16 residents, 8 faculty members, and 24 supervisors, including program directors. Nine remediation participants (38%) and 19 referring supervisors (79%) were interviewed. Sixteen supervisors reported no recurrence of unprofessional behavior in participants 2 to 4 years after the intervention, and participants identified behavioral strategies to reduce unprofessional behavior. Participants and respective supervisors reported similar themes of behavior changes that resulted in improved professional interaction with others. Conclusions A simulation-based personalized remediation program for unprofessional behavior, where faculty and residents practice behaviors with guided feedback, can lead to sustained positive behavior change in participants.

scholarly journals The Hunt for Red Flags: Human Resource Perspectives on Internet-based Job Candidate Screening

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve McDonald
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Red Flags ◽  
Human Resource Professionals ◽  
Job Candidates ◽  
Labor Market Dynamics ◽  
The Face ◽  
Search Data ◽  
Post Hoc

This study uses qualitative interviews with 31 human resource professionals to examine how they weigh the usefulness as well as the discriminatory potential of evaluating job candidates based on information obtained from the Internet. Results show that most HR professionals value social media and online search data, though some question its accuracy and usefulness. The majority recognize that because online information emphasizes personal and ascribed traits, it can potentially result in hiring discrimination. They use four strategies to cope with this discriminatory potential. Two strategies downplay the importance of online information by constructing it as the responsibility of individual job candidates and its role in hiring as marginal. Two other tactics involve guarding against discrimination, but in individualized and rather passive and post-hoc ways. Findings contribute to our knowledge of the organizational and labor market dynamics that contribute to inequality in the face of exogenous technological change and field-level uncertainty.

scholarly journals Professional Development of In-Service Teachers: Use of Eye Tracking for Language Classes, Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 12504
Author(s):  
Valentina Dagienė ◽  
Eglė Jasutė ◽  
Vladimiras Dolgopolovas
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Eye Tracking ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Tracking Data ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Using Data

This article presents a study on in-service professional development of Lithuanian secondary school language teachers. The motivation is based on the understanding of language education as a highly interactive, complex process that requires a teacher’s digital literacy skills combined with integrated instructional approaches. This requires the implementation of a set of professional development activities. As a research methodology, we use a mixed method approach based on collecting eye tracking data in the first phase and, then, focus on comparative teacher self-reflection using data analysis and qualitative interviews. Finally, based on the collected qualitative and quantitative data, educational experts develop and present recommendations on the scope and direction of professional development. As a result of this study, a comprehensive set of the eye tracking data from the experiment involving 93 participants in total and 23 recorded lessons is presented. This includes variables such as number of visits, time to first fixation, number of fixations, and fixation duration vertically and horizontally. The discussion presents the results of the qualitative part of the study, including comprehensive teachers’ feedback. In conclusion, an integrated training program for in‑service language teachers is presented, including an eye tracking experiment that provides data for extensive self-reflection and feedback.

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