Skill set issues in aircraft maintenance from industrial revolution 4.0 context: A document analytics survey

BACKGROUND: Aircraft maintenance and repair are critical tasks in the aviation industry for improved aircraft service and safety. Many articles and reports describe personnel factor and skill issues contribute to many aircraft incidents. Aircraft maintenance personnel needs to level up their skill set to match with task requirements in the setting of Industry Revolution 4.0. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper is to investigate document set that describe human errors and skill mismatch as a human factor in aircraft incidents and problems. It also discusses on the findings and management of the aircraft maintenance skill issues. METHODS: The study uses a document analytics tool to assess a set of online articles that discuss aircraft maintenance incidents and skill mismatch issues. The experiment is divided into four (4) modules: I collection of online articles and reports, (ii) document pre-processing, (iii) text analytics, and (iv) visualisation. RESULTS: The experiment’s results show that the majority of documents discuss aircraft maintenance, skill mismatch, and training gaps. CONCLUSION: We can conclude that the document dataset primarily discusses aircraft maintenance and skill set issues using the document analytics. Consequently, the management of aircraft maintenance workforce skill set issues by having initiatives for upskilling and reskilling Furthermore, firms should foster a culture of continuous learning and develop a mindset among their employees that allows them to adapt to new technologies and information in aircraft maintenance.

Personnel needs assessment in times of crisis: a focus on management of disasters

Purpose This study aims to explain the importance of human resources and attempts to identify the competencies required by the personnel involved in disaster management operations. Design/methodology/approach The research uses a qualitative methodology to explore the competencies required by the relief workers using a content analysis approach to analyze the disaster literature and the job advertisements. The data for the content analysis was developed with the help of 23 independent coders, and exploratory inferences were drawn. Findings A detailed review of the literature highlighted the importance of competent personnel in disaster relief organizations. The analysis listed 34 mutually exclusive competencies and their relative importance, which were further divided into four competency clusters. The study also creates a competency dictionary that defines the competencies with the expected behaviors. Practical implications Deploying the right resources in the acute time frame during a disaster event can make a difference, and with lives at stake, such deployment acquires prime importance. In addition to contributing to humanitarian logistics literature, the competency model developed will also help forecast the future requirements and help the organization choose “the right person for the right job.” Originality/value The inferences drawn in the study are based on disaster management areas, unlike earlier research which also considered business logistics research.

Personality Traits and the Sense of Self-Efficacy among Nurse Anaesthetists. Multi-Centre Questionnaire Survey

Introduction: Anaesthesia and intensive care units are specific workplaces. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the level of the sense of self-efficacy and the intensification of personality traits in a group of nurse anaesthetists and to develop a regression model explaining the sense of self-efficacy. Method: The population of the questionnaire survey included nurse anaesthetists from five hospitals in south-eastern Poland. The NEO-FFI was used in assessing their personality traits. The general self-efficacy scale was employed for the self-efficacy assessment. A total of 143 correctly filled surveys were analyzed. Results: The respondents typically perceived their own self-efficacy level as upper moderate. The nurse anaesthetists participating in the study revealed a tendency to high scores in conscientiousness and extraversion, and low scores related to neuroticism. The persons characterized by high conscientiousness, extraversion and openness to experience revealed a tendency to high scores related to the sense of self-efficacy. The relationship between personality traits and experiencing the nuisance of selected stressful job factors was demonstrated. Regression analysis showed that conscientiousness and extraversion are most closely related to the sense of self-efficacy. Conclusions: It seems to be beneficial to implement occupational consulting for nurses, who are starting their work or/and taking into consideration working in anesthesiology and intensive care units. The importance of personality traits and self- efficacy in relation with well-being of medical personnel needs deeper investigations.

The Achilles Heel of Recruiting Women: Perceived Gender Equality as a Key Determinant of the Military’s Employer Attractiveness Among Women

The German Bundeswehr, like other NATO forces, seeks to recruit more women in order to improve its gender balance and to meet its personnel needs. However, previous research on military recruitment has paid little attention to women. Given that the (German) military is still a male-dominated organization, we argue that women’s opinion regarding the realization of gender equality in the military may very well be the Achilles heel of recruiting women. Based on the assumption that women value gender equality in the work environment, we test the hypothesis that women are more attracted to the military as a (potential) employer, the more they think the military has achieved gender equality. A multivariate analysis of nationally representative survey data from Germany from 2019 provides empirical evidence to support this hypothesis. Practical and theoretical implications are discussed.

FEATURES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PERSONNEL PLANNING IN SMALL BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

В работе автор обращается к актуальным проблемам кадрового планирования в малом бизнесе. Проведён анализ проблем, даны авторские рекомендации по формированию комплексной системы кадрового планирования на предприятиях и организациях малого бизнеса. Они связаны с решением проблем, возникающих в процессе стратегического, оперативного планирования управления персоналом; отсутствием системного подхода к управлению процессами в организации и чёткой взаимосвязи между планированием и получаемыми результатами; отсутствием или минимальным применением инструментария бюджетирования и контроллинга; специфическим отношением к консультированию, привлечению специалистов извне; некорректным применением сбалансированной системы показателей деятельности предприятии и ключевых показателей эффективности персонала (BSC и KPI); планированием потребности в персонале; сложностями с набором и подбором персонала. Статья носит практикоориентированный характер. In this paper the author analyses the current problems of personnel planning in small businesses and makes recommendations on the formation of a comprehensive system of personnel planning at enterprises and small business organizations. They are associated with the solution of problems that arise in the process of strategic, operational planning of personnel management; the lack of a systematic approach to managing processes in the organization and a clear relationship between planning and the results obtained; with the lack or minimal use of budgeting and controlling tools; specific attitude to consulting, attracting specialists from outside; incorrect application of a balanced system of company performance indicators and key personnel performance indicators (BSC and KPI); planning of personnel needs; difficulties with recruitment and selection of personnel. The article is practice-oriented in nature.

The Mental Well-Being of Health Care Workers during the Peak of the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Nationwide Study in Poland

Introduction: The current epidemiological situation has quickly led to several changes in the daily functioning of people around the world, especially among medical personnel, who in this difficult period were burdened with new professional duties, which significantly affects their mental health. Materials: This study aims to assess the mental health of health professionals at a critical point in their workload, to compare the results with those the general population, and to explore the potential determinants affecting it. The CAWI survey includes a sociodemographic section, work experience and a standardised psychometric tool (GHQ-28). Data were collected during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland (3–29 November 2020), which had the highest mortality rates and SARS-CoV-2 morbidity rates, as well as during the period of a significant increase in deaths, compared to the corresponding pre-pandemic period. Results: A total of 2150 surveys were eligible for analysis. Among them, 848 (39.4%) were active health professionals. In the analysis of the scores of the GHQ-28 scale and its sub-scales, evaluating anxiety/insomnia and somatic symptoms, medical workers scored significantly higher scores than non-medical professions (p < 0.001). Frontline medical workers (p < 0.001) and those who were forcibly seconded to work with COVID-19-infected patients (p = 0.011) achieved significantly higher GHQ-28 scores. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental deterioration among health professionals, especially among those directly working with SARS-CoV-2-infected patients and those who were forcibly seconded to work with such patients. To mitigate the effects of the pandemic, appropriate psychological care for medical personnel needs to be implemented.

PELAKSANAAN DISIPLIN DAN MOTIVASI KERJA KARYAWAN PADA SMK PENERBANGAN BANJARBARU

The purpose of this study is to determine the implementation of discipline and workmotivation of employees, to determine the factors that hinder the implementation ofdiscipline and work motivation of the employees of Vocational High SchoolBanjarbaru.The method used is descriptive. Data collection techniques are observations,interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques use qualitative analysis.The results showed that the implementation of discipline and motivation was carriedout starting from discipline on working hours and teaching schedules, motivatingteachers and education personnel with incentives, conducting surveillance internallyand externally, implementing sanctions in the form of incentive cuts. For theimplementation of motivation, it is carried out by providing a salary according to theminimum wage, giving bonuses in the form of food allowance, overtime pay andother incentives, adequate work facilities, career paths, awards in the form of praise.The constraints faced in implementing discipline and motivation are the limitednumber of teachers and education personnel, the quality is not optimal, thecoordination of educators and education personnel needs to be improved and thework discipline is not maximal. Whereas alternative solutions to overcome theconstraint factor are increasing the number of permanent teachers throughappointment or through requests for assistance from Dpk PNS Teachers orcollaborating with other Public or Private Vocational Schools that have the samecurriculum, improving the quality of employees through Education and Trainingconducted by the Government and Programmed Education and Training. itself,building intensive communication through various media and creating or refining jobindicators to facilitate monitoring and evaluation.

ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION TO STAFFING OF REGIONAL ECONOMY (BASED ON MATERIALS OF ALTAI STATE UNIVERSITY)

One of the most difficult tasks of regional vocational education systems is to provide training in accordance with the needs of the regional economy. This requires not only an analysis of the regional economy’s need for personnel by type of economic activity and level of education, but also the ability of educational institutions in the region to meet this need. This article offers a methodological approach to assessing the capabilities of a professional educational institution to provide personnel to certain sectors of the regional economy. The materials of the Altai state University show the University’s contribution to covering the region’s personnel needs and show the potential for increasing the employment of graduates in certain sectors of the economy of the Altai territory. Measures aimed at increasing the University’s contribution to covering the region’s staffing needs are proposed.

Methodology of assessment of socio-political situation in interests of moral and psychological support during participation of NGU subdivisions and military units in Joint Forces Operaztion: organizational and legal approach

The article is devoted to the methodology for assessing the socio-political situation during the development of a plan by the commander and decision-making for a battle (combat operations). The list of service and combat tasks that are assigned to him and are carried out by subdivisions and units of the National Guard of Ukraine during participation in the operation of the Joint Forces, their analysis showed that the success of actions largely depends on the moral and psychological factor and discipline of the personnel. The personnel needs long-term psychological stability, readiness to use weapons and military equipment in various conditions of the situation, individual professional skills and the ability to make independent decisions with appropriate proposals for orders and instructions. The author's vision of the consistent work of staff officers and ones on work with the personnel in assessing the socio-political situation in the area of performance of service and combat missions by subdivisions and military units of the National Guard of Ukraine is formulated. According to the results of the study, the socio-political situation was determined as a set of socio-economic, domestic political, religious, historical and cultural conditions, interethnic (international) relations and other factors in a certain district (region) of the state for some time. The methodology for its assessment in the interests of the moral and psychological support of NGU subdivisions and military units during participation in the Joint Forces Operation is determined taking into account: basic assumptions and limitations; initial data; content of identifying and assessing the situation, the procedure for carrying out calculations; examples of solving typical tasks to identify and assess the socio-political situation in a certain district (region); it is carried out using a scale of tension level. Attention is focused on the problematic issues that arise at the present development stage of the state