Purpose: Human resources (HR) management has encountered unforeseen obstacles and issues in recruiting, retaining, training and developing workforces under the "new normal" due to pandemic circumstances followed by the Russo-Ukrainian War and global economic turmoil. As the world is now well-equipped with technological advancements and…

"International Conference on Social and Education Sciences" includes full papers presented at the International Conference on Social and Education Sciences (IConSES) which took place on October 15-18, 2020 in Chicago, IL, USA. The aim of the conference is to offer opportunities to share your ideas, to discuss theoretical and practical…

One of the goals of higher professional education is to develop generic student competencies across a variety of disciplines that play a crucial role in education and that provide wider opportunities for graduates in finding good jobs and more chance of promotion. In this article a list of generic competencies developed in Russian universities is…

Identifies predictors of three key journalistic roles--the timely disseminator, the interpreter, and the adversary--and compares these predictors across countries. Suggests there are similarities between Russian and U.S. journalists' views, but also some notable differences. (RS)

Presents an overview of the working and social conditions for women in contemporary Russia. Massive lay-offs in industries that have traditionally employed women (chemical, machine-building, light industry) have weakened women's position in the labor market. Sexist hiring practices exacerbate this problem. Includes statistical and tabular data on…