Explore the Human Resources Challenges in the Higher Education Sphere

Abstract

Research study entitled "Addressing HR Challenges in Higher Education Institutions: Implications for Faculty Performance and Institutional Sustainability" examines HR challenges affecting HEIs and sustainable solutions to gain institutional efficiency. The goal was to detect important HR matters, study their consequences for faculty and institutional productivity and suggest implementable plans. This study is significant because it potentially closes a gap in the literature around HR development in the higher education sector, which is key to societal advancement and economic development. The study seeks to guide scholars and practitioners in adopting policies that will aid attracting and retaining top-tier faculty and staff by providing practical recommendations that can be adapted to the particular contexts of HEIs, boosting employee satisfaction, and facilitating professional development. The study adopts a qualitative research design to capture participants’ overall experiences, perceptions, and feelings regarding HR challenges being witnessed in HEIs currently. A purposive sampling technique was employed to select 15 participants, including faculty members, administrative staff and HR managers, from different higher education institutions. They are: (1) invest in modern HR management technology (2) take continuous professional development seriously (3) focus on diversity and inclusion (4) support work-life balance (5) make cross-departmental collaboration easier (6) add recognition and reward systems. The focus is on improving institutional performance and creating culture of innovation and excellence in HEIs.

Keywords: Human Resource Challenges, Higher Education Institutions, Faculty Well-being