Graduate work-readiness challenges in the Asia-Pacific region and the role of HRM

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Awdur
Prikshat, Verma
Nankervis, Alan
Priyono, Soegeng
Moh'd Saleh, Noorziah
Connell, Julia
Burgess, John
Dyddiad
2018-03-14Dyddiad derbyn
2017-11-18
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Article
Cyhoeddwr
Emerald Publishing Limited
ISSN
2040-7149
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to focus on graduate work-readiness challenges in three Asia
Pacific economies (Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia), and the roles of three main stakeholders
(government, employers and industry) in the process. The intention of the paper is to design a stakeholder oriented HRM model to address the identified graduate work-readiness challenges.
Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative triangulation method comprising interviews and focus
groups was used with participant samples for each country – Australia (19), Indonesia (19) and Malaysia (15).Stakeholder-oriented HRM theory underpins the conceptual framework for the paper.
Findings
All three countries are currently experiencing difficulties attracting graduates with the required
portfolio of qualifications, skills and personal capabilities. The reported effects include: constraints on national economic growth, future production structures, and long-term socio-economic development. Based on a review of the work-readiness and stakeholder-oriented HRM theory literature, it is posited that graduate work-readiness challenges can be effectively addressed by HR professionals in partnership with other key stakeholders.
Research limitations/implications
The study sought the input of only three stakeholder groups for ascertaining graduate work readiness challenges, there is a strong case to include other groups including students/parents and secondary schools.
Social implications
Bridging the graduate skills gap between government, employers and educational institutions is an important area in which HR professionals can contribute by reducing the mismatch between
demand and supply through influencing and balancing the interests and goals of key stakeholders.
Originality/value – This study makes a contribution to the extant literature as it explores the role of HR
professionals in relation to a multiple stakeholder strategy to address these challenges in the less-explored
Asia Pacific region
Cyfnodolyn/trafodion cynhadledd
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal
Dyfyniad
Verma, P., Nankervis, A., Priyono, S., Moh’d Saleh, N., Connell, J. and Burgess, J. (2018) 'Graduate work-readiness challenges in the Asia-Pacific region and the role of HRM', Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 37(2), pp.121-137.
Dynodwr Gwrthrych Digidol (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-01-2017-0015Disgrifiad
Article published in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, available at https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-01-2017-0015
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