In deze publicatie lees je hoe organisaties – met name in het technisch mkb – anders kunnen kijken naar personeelstekorten. Door te focussen op talent dat vaak onbenut blijft. Denk aan statushouders, jongeren met een psychische kwetsbaarheid, 55-plussers en mensen met een arbeidsbeperking. De publicatie …

As workplaces become increasingly complex, manufacturing companies must adopt technologies that not only fulfill customer requirements but also prioritize high-quality jobs for production workers. Assistance systems are gaining popularity because they can enhance manufacturing performance and support …

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the continuous development of employee skills is an important driver for innovation and performance in the workplace. However, employee skillsets are often inadequate, posing a challenge for organisational innovativeness and performance. Although concepts and instruments …

The skillsets of production workers are crucial for the effective adoption of smart technologies which are largely shaped by work design. However, current literature lacks comprehensive insights into the skills and work designs of production workers, hindering the adoption of Industry 5.0. Grounded in …

Collaborative robot arms (cobots) are gaining a strong foothold in contemporary manufacturing workplaces. While more information about the cobot’s impact becomes available, crucial design, work perception, performance, and strategic implications are systematically overlooked. Following a modern sociotechnical systems …

Emergency medical service nurses worldwide face continuous high-stress situations caused by critical incidents that can overwhelm them emotionally and affect their daily functioning and sustainable employability. Repeated exposure to these incidents negatively impacts their mental health. The COVID-19 …

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Wanneer techniek wordt geïmplementeerd leidt dit helaas lang niet altijd tot beter werk. Het hoofddoel van technologie- implementaties op het werk is bijna altijd efficiëntieen productieverhoging. Hierbij wordt vaak nauwelijks rekening gehouden met de behoeften van medewerkers, wat leidt tot slechter …

This research explores how government policy can support the development of sustainable workforces by addressing zero-hour contracts, with a focus on existing literature, restaurants in Amsterdam, and experts on the topic. A sustainable workforce is defined as one that supports employee wellbeing, job …