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Model of 21st-Century Skills and Career Sustainability Note. Based on the conceptual model of sustainable careers by de Vos et al. (2020).
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Background. Teaching 21st-century skills is widely recognized as an important task of higher education. However, an overview of which skills students need to obtain a sustainable career is missing. Using the Framework for 21st Century Learning (P21, 2019a) and the model of sustainable careers (de Vos et al., 2020), we aimed to take stock of current...
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... individuals can safeguard their career sustainability when they have high levels of both performance (i.e. productive) and well-being (i.e. happy and healthy) across their lifespan (de Vos et al., 2020). The conceptual model that we use in this study, which depicts the context, time and indicators of sustainable careers, is represented in Fig. 1. The figure applies the model of careers by de Vos et al. (2020) to the study context of this ...
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... showed that the studies focused on only one or two indicators of career sustainability (i.e. health, happiness, productivity; see Fig. 1) meaning that none of the included articles comprehensively addressed sustainable career development of social sciences graduates. All included articles reported skills deemed important for social sciences graduates to be able to find jobs and get employed. A few studies (Cooper & Ramey, 2014;Fynn et al., 2019;Pineda-Herrero et al., ...
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... of social sciences graduates. All included articles reported skills deemed important for social sciences graduates to be able to find jobs and get employed. A few studies (Cooper & Ramey, 2014;Fynn et al., 2019;Pineda-Herrero et al., 2018) linked 21st-century skills to employee performance (the productivity indicator of sustainable careers, see Fig. 1), job satisfaction (Vivas, 2009; Votta-Bleeker et al., 2016) and work engagement (Selvadurai et al., 2012) (the happiness indicator of sustainable careers, see Fig. 1). Besides, some studies ( Fynn et al., 2019;Pineda-Herrero et al., 2018;Selvadurai et al., 2012;Vivas, 2009) referred to the concept of employability (the productivity ...
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... (Cooper & Ramey, 2014;Fynn et al., 2019;Pineda-Herrero et al., 2018) linked 21st-century skills to employee performance (the productivity indicator of sustainable careers, see Fig. 1), job satisfaction (Vivas, 2009; Votta-Bleeker et al., 2016) and work engagement (Selvadurai et al., 2012) (the happiness indicator of sustainable careers, see Fig. 1). Besides, some studies ( Fynn et al., 2019;Pineda-Herrero et al., 2018;Selvadurai et al., 2012;Vivas, 2009) referred to the concept of employability (the productivity indicator of sustainable careers, see Fig. 1). Employability was for example indicated by graduates' initial destinations ( Fynn et al., 2019) or the percentage of ...
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... 2009; Votta-Bleeker et al., 2016) and work engagement (Selvadurai et al., 2012) (the happiness indicator of sustainable careers, see Fig. 1). Besides, some studies ( Fynn et al., 2019;Pineda-Herrero et al., 2018;Selvadurai et al., 2012;Vivas, 2009) referred to the concept of employability (the productivity indicator of sustainable careers, see Fig. 1). Employability was for example indicated by graduates' initial destinations ( Fynn et al., 2019) or the percentage of graduates who were employed (Vivas, ...
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... expected, social sciences graduates may face difficulties in their transition into the work environment (Vivas, 2009), end up in unemployment (Uzair-ul-Hassan & Noreen, 2013), face obstacles in accessing suitable work opportunities and in achieving desired career goals, and perceive a lack of professional respect (Votta-Bleeker et al., 2016). In addition to these problems occurring at the individual level that can be considered a hindrance to career sustainability, a lack of skills can also lead to negative outcomes at the organisational level, such as a loss in the organisational gains (Fynn et al., 2019), not fulfilling quality work or not developing high-quality products due to the lack of skilled graduates in certain areas, thereby decreasing organisational competitiveness and performance (Penkauskien ˙ e et al., 2019;Pineda-Herrero et al., 2018). ...
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... including economics, educational sciences (pedagogy), political sciences and civics, psychology, and sociology. The studies operationalized the career sustainability of social sciences graduates primarily as finding a job in the first place. Some articles also referred to job performance (the productivity indicator of sustainable careers, see Fig. 1), being satisfied and engaged in the workplace (the happiness indicator of sustainable careers, see Fig. 1), and employability (the productivity indicator of sustainable careers, see Fig. 1). Employability can be defined objectively and subjectively (Okay-Somerville & Scholarios, 2017). Objective employability refers to the facts ...
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... The studies operationalized the career sustainability of social sciences graduates primarily as finding a job in the first place. Some articles also referred to job performance (the productivity indicator of sustainable careers, see Fig. 1), being satisfied and engaged in the workplace (the happiness indicator of sustainable careers, see Fig. 1), and employability (the productivity indicator of sustainable careers, see Fig. 1). Employability can be defined objectively and subjectively (Okay-Somerville & Scholarios, 2017). Objective employability refers to the facts related to an individual's professional profile such as labour market position (van Emmerik et al., 2012), while ...
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... primarily as finding a job in the first place. Some articles also referred to job performance (the productivity indicator of sustainable careers, see Fig. 1), being satisfied and engaged in the workplace (the happiness indicator of sustainable careers, see Fig. 1), and employability (the productivity indicator of sustainable careers, see Fig. 1). Employability can be defined objectively and subjectively (Okay-Somerville & Scholarios, 2017). Objective employability refers to the facts related to an individual's professional profile such as labour market position (van Emmerik et al., 2012), while subjective employability is defined as an individual's self-perception of his or ...
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... to the literature by presenting an overview of 21st-century skills that were valued in the labour market for social sciences graduates' career sustainability. The included articles focused on some aspects or separate indicators of sustainable careers and did not study career sustainability as an overarching construct in an integrated manner (see Fig. 1 for the model). Also, none of the included studies provided proof for the link between 21st-century skills and sustainable career development of social sciences graduates. Rather, they mainly presented the opinions of graduates and employers regarding the skills as valued in the labour market and did not provide detailed information on ...
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... F2F lectures facilitate direct interaction, fostering a strong connection to the course structure and speakers, while online learning eliminates spatial and temporal barriers, reduces operational costs, and enhances instructors' monitoring capabilities, allowing for personalized educational activities [24]. From the student's perspective, BL cultivates 21 st century skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration [19], while offering greater flexibility [22,35] and student engagement [12]. ...
The user experience (UX) in educational settings is crucial, extending beyond academic performance to encompass students’ perceptions and responses to teaching methods. Blended learning (BL), integrating online and face-to-face components, including flipped learning (FL), enhances engagement through platforms like the HTML5 package (H5P). Despite these advancements, guidelines for designing and evaluating online learning experiences with H5P are lacking. This paper aims to address this gap by providing recommendations for H5P integration and a methodology for assessing student learning experiences. Key contributions include positioning H5P among comparable tools, offering a detailed process for leveraging H5P, and emphasizing the need for effective assessment methods. The case study, conducted in a master’s thesis methodological seminar, involved two rounds of user testing, revealing insights into student preferences and needs. Findings suggest students prioritize content and usability over attractiveness and value H5P interactive features. Future work should replicate this case study with other teaching units, e-learning technologies, or other student groups.
... Mathematical problem solving skills are very important for students. Mathematics education in the 21st century emphasizes the the importance of mathematical problem solving skills in learning (Karaca-atik et al., 2023). In line with that, the objectives of mathematics learning in secondary schools in Indonesia emphasize the importance of mathematical problem solving skills for students as contained in Permendikbud Number 22 of Fajria Ahmad Difinubun, Makmuri, Flavia Aurelia Hidajat 2016. ...
Mathematical problem solving skills are important for high school students, but are still low. The contributing factor is that learning does not emphasize problem solving and involve students. Teaching materials are not suitable with students' characteristics. Teacher skills in developing problem solving-based learning are still low. This study aims to develop a learning module based on Project Based Learning (PBL) to improve the mathematical problem solving skills of high school students in grade XI on the sequence nd series topic. Testing the effectiveness of the PBL module on improving students' mathematical problem solving skills. This research uses the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model to develop the PBL module. In the analysis stage, data were collected through observation, questionnaires, interviews, and tests to find out students' problems in learning the material of sequence nd series. The test results of students' mathematical problem solving skills showed that 91% of students had low mathematical problem solving skills. At the design stage, the PBL module was designed by considering the results of the student needs analysis and the characteristics of the sequence nd series material. This module contains various learning activities that involve students actively in solving problems related to everyday life.In the next stage, the PBL module that has been designed will be implemented in the experimental class and tested for its effectiveness in improving students math problem solving ability.
... With education that has goals and principles that can create individuals who are civilized, have good character, have responsibilities and obligations and are logical (Bulan et al., 2020;Morze et al., 2021;Shetu et al., 2021).Education has an essential role in planning graduation that meets the conditions or qualifications in accordance with 21 st century skills. These skills include skills in problem solving, critical thinking, unity, communication and creativity (Karaca-Atik et al., 2023;Moto et al., 2018;Padmadewi et al., 2018;Rahmayanti et al., 2020). With education, students can become individuals who have complete competence (Jalinus, 2021;Karaca-Atik et al., 2023).Improving the quality of education cannot be separated from the learning that has been designed by elementary school teachers. ...
... These skills include skills in problem solving, critical thinking, unity, communication and creativity (Karaca-Atik et al., 2023;Moto et al., 2018;Padmadewi et al., 2018;Rahmayanti et al., 2020). With education, students can become individuals who have complete competence (Jalinus, 2021;Karaca-Atik et al., 2023).Improving the quality of education cannot be separated from the learning that has been designed by elementary school teachers. Educators or teachers play a very important role in growing and developing the potential of students (Agustini et al., 2020;Aryana et al., 2022). ...
The lack of types of learning media in PPKn learning content in Pancasila material in class III impacts low PPKn learning outcomes. This research aims to develop a powtoon animation video based on contextual teaching and learning on Pancasila material for class III elementary school. This research uses Research and Development (R&D) research using the ADDIE method. The subjects of this research were 1 learning materials expert and 1 learning media expert. There were 33 product trial subjects in this research. The methods used to collect data were observation, interviews, questionnaires, documentation, and tests. The data collection instruments are in the form of questionnaires and test questions. The techniques used to analyze the data are qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis and N-gain. The research results are the assessment of the media expert test 92.5%, the material expert test 86.25%, the small group test 90%, the significant group test 95%, and the class teacher test 90% so that you get a decent qualification. The results of N-gain stated that Powtoon animation video media based on Contextual Teaching and Learning has a category suitable in learning Pancasila material for PPKn content. It was concluded that Powtoon animated video media is good to use, effective, and ideal for learning. The implication of this research is that the Powtoon animation video developed can be used in Civics learning.
... To examine how 21st-century skills relate to sustainable career development (cf. [31]), we build on the person-environment (P-E) fit theory. The P-E fit theory posits that individuals inherently seek environments that are compatible with their characteristics, including values, needs, and abilities [66]. ...
... Building on the findings of a recent review study [31], we specifically focus on communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The reviewed studies showed that these skills are often required from social sciences graduates in the labor market. ...
... Likewise, Hanaysha [114] demonstrated its link with employee productivity among university staff. Moreover, this study builds on the findings of a recent systematic review of the literature, which uncovered that these skills are considered to be important for the career sustainability of social sciences graduates by both graduates themselves and potential employers [31]. ...
In today’s complex labor market, social sciences graduates encounter various challenges and negative experiences in their current jobs and job transitions, which may threaten the sustainability of their careers. Possessing 21st-century skills is considered important in supporting their career sustainability. Employing a cross-sectional survey design, this study investigated which 21st-century skills help social sciences graduates build a sustainable career after their graduation. The sample consisted of 129 early-career social sciences graduates. We utilized both a variable-centered (path analysis) and a person-centered (latent profile) approach to data analysis. The path-analysis results showed that collaboration, creativity, and problem solving, but not communication and critical thinking, related to career sustainability. The results also revealed a suppressor effect of problem solving on the positive relationships between creativity and health-related problems, suggesting that problem solving may prevent creative individuals from developing health-related issues. Furthermore, latent-profile analysis demonstrated two profiles: sustainable and non-sustainable careers. While both profiles exhibited similar productivity levels, individuals from the non-sustainable profile reported lower happiness and higher health problems. Partly corroborating the path-analysis results, graduates with sustainable careers differed in communication and collaboration skills. This study enhances the understanding of 21st-century skills’ role in career sustainability and validates the model of sustainable careers.
... Selain itu ada juga kompetensi character (karakter), dan citizenship (kewarganegaraan). Jadi kompetensi abad 21 ini sangat penting khususnya untuk ilmu-ilmu sosial sehingga para lulusannya mampu bersaing dan berkarir (Karaca-Atik et al., 2023). P-ISSN 1412-5382 Vol. ...
Tafsir tarbawi merupakan mata kuliah yang berisi pesan Al-Qur’an tentang pendidikan. Bila dilihat fakta saat ini, pesan-pesan tafsir tarbawi ini sering tidak mendapat perhatian serius di kalangan mahasiswa. Sikap demikian sangat tidak mencerminkan karakter calon pendidik muslim. Penelitian ini mengkaji efektivitas modul tafsir tarbawi berbasis model team based project di Program Studi Pendidikan Agama Islam, Universitas Islam Riau. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengembangkan modul pembelajaran tafsir tarbawi berbasis model team based project. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian dan pengembangan (research and development) dengan tipe Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluations (ADDIE). Sumber data diperoleh dari angket, saran ahli, dan tes. Analisis data menggunakan presentase dan eksprimen tipe desain one group pretest/posttest. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pesan tafsir tarbawi yang dikembangkan dalam modul pembelajaran berbasis team based project sangat efektif untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar mahasiswa. Hal ini didasarkan pada hasil uji paired samples t-Tes, yaitu terdapat nilai mean pretest 39,60 dan nilai mean posttest 88,67. Interval skor 39,60 dengan 88,67 adalah sebesar 49,07. Artinya terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara nilai pretest dengan posttest. Kemudian dari hasil uji paired samples t-Tes juga, ditemukan nilai sig. (2-tailed) sebesar 0,000<0,05. Kesimpulannya terdapat peningkatkan hasil pembelajaran mahasiswa setelah menggunakan modul pembelajaran tafsir tarbawi berbasis team based project.
... Üniversite öğrencilerinin kariyer kararını vermelerinde kişisel faktörlerin yanında, dünyadaki teknolojik gelişmeler, içinde bulunulan çevre, eğiticilerin rölü gibi faktörlerin de etkisi olduğu belirtilmektedir. Bu açıdan bakıldığında kariyer kararı vermede 21.Yüzyıl becerilerine sahip olmayı destekleyecek birçok konu yönlendirici olabilmektedir (9). Sağlık hizmetlerini sunacak bireylerin de eğitim öğretim yıllarında kariyer kararını vermesi ve ekip çalışmasında 21.Yüzyıl becerilerine sahip çalışanlardan oluşması önemlidir. ...
Bu çalışma, hemşirelik bölümü öğrencilerinin 21.Yüzyıl becerileri ve kariyer kararı verme düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. İlişkisel tarama modeli kullanılan tanımlayıcı bir çalışmadır. Araştırma, bir devlet üniversitesinin hemşirelik bölümünde öğrenim gören 254 öğrenciyle yürütülmüştür. Veriler, Kişisel Bilgi Formu, 21.Yüzyıl Becerileri Ölçeği ve Kariyer Kararı Ölçeği kullanılarak, çevrimiçi oluşturulan anket formları ile toplanmıştır. Araştırmaya 254 öğrenci katılmıştır. Ölçeklerden elde edilen puanlar ile öğrencilerin sınıf durumu incelendiğinde, 21.Yüzyıl Becerileri Ölçeği ve alt boyutlarının, öğrencilerin sınıf düzeyi açısından istatistiksel olarak farklılık göstermediği belirlenmiştir (p>0.05). Kariyer Kararı Ölçeğinde ise sadece Çevresel Etkenler alt boyutunda sınıf düzeyleri açısından istatistiksel olarak farklılık olduğu saptanmıştır. Çevresel Etkenler alt boyutu açısından bakıldığında 2., 3. ve 4. sınıf öğrencilerinin puan ortalamaları benzer bulunmuştur. Ancak 1.sınıf öğrencilerin puan ortalamasının diğer öğrencilerin ortalamasından nispeten daha düşük olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ölçekler arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmuştur (p<0,05). Bu ilişkinin pozitif yönlü olduğu görülmüştür. “Kariyer Kararı Ölçeği” puanı arttıkça “21.Yüzyıl Becerileri Ölçeği” puanının da arttığı belirlenmiştir. Hemşirelik eğitiminde 21.Yüzyıl becerilerinin öğrencilere kazandırılmasının ileriki kariyer gelişimlerine katkı sağlayabileceği düşünülmektedir.
... The academic institution of the 21st century is not limited to generating knowledge and scientific advancements (Gibbons, 1998;Karaca-Atik et al., 2023), and this includes the field of Physical Education (PE). Its mission extends further, aiming for a positive social impact not only in its immediate surroundings but also in society as a whole; this purpose is reflected in its commitment to social transfer, as highlighted by the Universia Foundation (2017). ...
Background: Coeducation in university settings is essential for fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning environment. In this regard, cooperative learning could play a crucial role in promoting coeducation by fostering collaboration, communication, and mutual understanding between male and female students. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the effects of cooperative learning on gender equality and cooperative skills in students. Methods: The design of the study was quasi-experimental with quantitative pre- and post-test measures. The sample was comprised of 60 students (female = 30, male = 30, age: 19,97 ± 1,21 years) enrolled in the 2nd grade of Sport Sciences, distributed into two groups (control and experimental). The Competencies Scale for Gender Equality Education (CEIG) and the Questionnaire for the Analysis of Cooperative Learning in Higher Education (ACOES) were implemented before and after the intervention in both groups. The experimental group participated in 7 volleyball lessons executed that followed a methodology grounded in Cooperative Learning, specifically using the Jigsaw method, which ensured the formation of mixed-gender teams. A Mann-Whitney U test was carried out to verify the intergroup effect of the intervention. Results: The experimental group significantly improved in 2 out of 3 dimensions of the CEIG and in 5 out of the 7 dimensions of the ACOES. Conclusions: Teaching collective sports like volleyball through a cooperative model, specifically with the Jigsaw method and including mixed teams, significantly contributes to improving not only cooperative teamwork skills but also gender equality in education. Key Words: didactics, volleyball, teamwork, coeducation, Jigsaw method, gender
... One prominent literature stream focuses on the significance of environmentally sustainable economic growth within countries, gaining widespread recognition. Numerous studies, exemplified by the works of Ostergaard et al. (2022), Karaca-Atik et al. (2023), and Henderson and Loreau (2023), highlight the imperative of striving for sustainable development that harmonizes economic advancement with environmental preservation. The primary objective of eco-friendly economic growth is to decouple economic activities from adverse environmental consequences, minimizing resource depletion, pollution, and carbon emissions. ...
In response to the global imperative for sustainable energy, understanding the determinants of investments in sustainable utilities becomes crucial. This study focuses on exploring these factors in the context of Mongolia, covering the years 1980 to 2021 and utilizing the autoregressive distributed lag technique. Findings reveal that an increase in the consumer price index has a detrimental impact on investment. Interestingly, the development of information and communication technology shows limited influence on sustainable utilities investments in Mongolia. Conversely, larger economies exhibit a positive correlation, suggesting that they foster more substantial investments in sustainable utilities. Notably, economic risk emerges as a significant factor, negatively affecting investment. This underscores the importance of providing a stable and predictable investment environment. In light of these findings, practical policy recommendations for Mongolia include strategies such as digitalization, the establishment of green financing mechanisms, and the encouragement of public–private partnerships.
... On the other hand, the interest of students in engaging in goals more related to the social cause supports the potential of outreach and community engagement initiatives [60]. This confirms that students perceive social engagement as relevant to their education [61], and highlights the increasing demand for multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary training [62]. Understanding the challenges and barriers that students and institutions may face to enhance ESDis crucial [55]. ...
Students are central actors at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Whereas much can be achieved by the active participation of students in sustainability affairs, it is unclear what is the current level of students’ knowledge and engagement regarding the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) around the world, as well as which initiatives are being undertaken by HEIs on this matter. In order to address this research gap, this study investigated the current status of students’ knowledge and participation in initiatives aimed at the implementation of the UN SDGs. A comprehensive research methodology was carried out by means of a bibliometric analysis, case studies, and a survey involving a sample of 602 students from 53 countries. For the bibliometric analysis, data were analysed with the support of the VOSviewer software, while quantitative data analysis was performed with the support of IBM SPSS Statistics. The study shows that the participation of students in SDGs activities is associated with the commitment level of the HEIs to the implementation of the SDGs. In addition, the fact that students have taken a course or have a discipline related to the SDGs, plays a significant role in the SDGs implementation process. Moreover, the findings reveal that graduate students are more familiar with the SDGs than their undergraduate peers. The analysed HEIs case studies also demonstrate the commitment to sustainable development (SD) through different initiatives being pursued at different levels and scopes. Based on the results, the study provides recommendations on a set of specific measures that may be implemented to increase HEIs students’ interest and engagement in SD.
... Simply said, career sustainability begins and evolves at the personal level and is modified over time by both individual and relevant contextual factors (de Vos et al., 2020). The concept of sustainable careers incorporates three essential interrelated measures of having a sustainable career, namely health, happiness, and productivity, which are likely to be used regardless of the type of job (de Vos et al., 2020;Karaca-Atik et al., 2023). ...
Organisations throughout the world are founded to remain in existence forever. This is particularly typical of incorporated businesses, which are primarily distinguished by their eternal life. Few studies on succession planning have focused on small and medium-sized companies, with less emphasis paid to larger businesses, especially foreign-backed businesses as seen in the gaming industry. As a result, there is a knowledge gap in succession-planning lingo. The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of succession planning on the sustainability of gaming enterprises in Nigeria. For this paper, a survey design was used. The study's population was 434 employees of gaming enterprises located in Lagos. Yamane's (1967) sampling algorithm was used to pick a representative sample from the general community, and primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire tailored to the study and validated. The Cronbach's alpha coefficients for the questionnaire varied from 0.850 to 0.775, with a rate of acceptance of 92.20%, and the data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. According to the data analysis, succession planning had a significant effect on gaming business sustainability (R= 0.833a, R2 = 0.693, Adj. R2 = 0.691, F (298.475); p.000. Among the predictors, Career Development has a substantial impact, with a coefficient of 0.612 and a high level of statistical significance (p = 0.000), indicating that for each unit increase in Career Development, Business Profitability is expected to increase by 0.612 units. Similarly, Strategic Staffing and Performance Management Systems also show significant positive effects on Business Profitability, with coefficients of 0.089 (p = 0.001) and 0.222 (p = 0.000) respectively. These findings suggest that improvements in Career Development, Strategic Staffing, and Performance Management Systems are associated with higher Business Profitability. The researcher suggests that succession planning is crucial for the sustainability of gaming companies, ensuring adequate career progression and development for employees.
