Public Sector and Workforce Management in the Digital Age

Public sector and workforce management are transforming as digital technology reshapes how governments operate and interact with citizens. The integration of digital tools, data analytics, and automation has the potential to streamline public services, improve decision-making, and enhance overall efficiency. However, it also presents challenges, such as the need for upskilling employees, managing remote or hybrid work environments, and addressing issues related to data security and privacy. As the workforce adapts to new technologies and roles, public sector organizations must find innovative ways to create a skilled, adaptable, and resilient workforce that can meet the demands of a changing digital landscape. Effective management strategies are key to ensuring the public sector remains responsive, inclusive, and capable of addressing the complex needs of society. Public Sector and Workforce Management in the Digital Age explores the integration of digital technology into the public sector and workforce management practices. It examines the usefulness of digital technology in creating positive work environments, securing data, and improving public services. This book covers topics such as human capital, job satisfaction, and sociology, and is a useful resource for engineers, business owners, policymakers, data scientists, academicians, and researchers.

Ahmed J. Obaid is a Faculty Member at Dept. of Computer Science and Mathematics Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics University of Kufa, Iraq Ahmed J. Obaid, is a Asst. Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Kufa, Iraq. Dr. Ahmed holds a Bachelor's in Computer Science, a degree in - Information Systems from the College of Computers, University of Anbar, Iraq (2001-2005), and a Master's Degree (M. TECH) in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) from School of Information Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India (2010-2013), and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Web Mining from College of Information Technology, University of Babylon, Iraq (2013-2017). He is a Certified Web Mining Consultant with over 14 years of experience working as a Faculty Member at the University of Kufa, Iraq. He has taught courses in Web design, Web Scripting, JavaScript, VB.Net, MATLAB Toolbox, and other courses on PHP, CMC, and DHTML from more than 10 international organizations and institutes in the USA and India. Dr. Ahmed is a member of the Statistical and Information Consultation Center (SICC), at the University of Kufa, Iraq. His main line of research is Web mining Techniques and Applications, Image processing in Web Platforms, Image processing, Genetic Algorithms, information theory, and Medical Health Applications. Ahmed J. is an Associated Editor in the Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management (BJO&PM) and an Editorial Board member in the International Journal of Advance Study and Research Work (IJASRW), Journal of Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences(JREAS), GRD Journal for Engineering (GRDJE), International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Science & Technology (IRJMST), The International Journal of Technology Information and Computer (IJTIC), Career Point International Journal Research (CPIJR). Ahmed J. was an Editor in Many International Conferences such as ISCPS_2020, MAICT_2020, IHICPS_2020, IICESAT_2021, IICPS_2020, ICPAS_2021, etc. (Scopus Indexed Conferences). He has edited Some books, such as Advance Material Science and Engineering (ISBN: 9783035736779, Scientific.net publisher), Computational Intelligence Techniques for Combating COVID-19 (ISBN: 978-3-030-68936-0 EAI/Springer), A Fusion of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things for Emerging Cyber Systems (ISBN: 978-3-030-76653-5 Springer). Ahmed J. has supervised several final projects for Bachelor's and Master's in his main line of work and authored and co-authored several scientific publications in journals, Books, and conferences with more than 75+ Journal Research Articles, 5+ book Chapters, 15+ Conference papers, 10+ Conference proceedings, 8+ Books Editing, 2+ Patent. Ahmed J. is also a Reviewer in many Scopus, SCI, and ESCI Journals e.g., CMC, IETE, IJAACS, IJIPM, IJKBD, IJBSR, IET, IJUFKS, and many others. Dr. Ahmed attended and participated as Keynote Speakers (60+ Conferences), Webinars (10+), and Session Chairs (10+),

Adriana Burlea-Schiopoiu is a professor of Management at the University of Craiova, Romania, Romanian ambassador for ARGH (Association Francophone de Gestion des Ressources Humaines; President of the Regional Commission of Experts (CRE) - Central and Eastern Europe, President of the AIS SIG - Cognitive Analytics Management (SIGCAM), Member of the Scientific Council of the University Agency of the Francophonie (AUF); Head of Cyber-Security Branch - Scientific Innovation Research Group (SIRG); Member of the Directors Board of Doctoral School of the University of Craiova - She is a professor teaching and researching Human Resources Management, Project Management, Social Audit, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Negotiation Techniques at the University of Craiova, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration in Romania. In addition, she was visiting Professor teaching and research in Cross-Cultural Management, Human Resources Management, Intercultural Management at universities in France, Poland, and Latvia. Professor Adriana Burlea-Schiopoiu was invited as the keynote speaker for many international conferences in France, Portugal, Albania, Lebanon, India, Indonesia, Iraq, and Turkey. She is a member of many organizing committees of the national and international journals and conferences. She stimulated and encouraged the cooperation between her university and the other universities around the world (for example, cooperation with staff and teachers from other International Universities in various scientific projects - For example, universities from France, the USA, the UK, Swiss, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Norway, and Holland). She published in prestigious journals, for example, Journal of Cleaner Production, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental Management, International Journal of Finance & Economics, Socio-economic Planning Sciences, and International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Bharat Bhushan is an Assistant Professor of Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India. He received his Undergraduate Degree (B-Tech in Computer Science and Engineering) with Distinction in 2012, received his Postgraduate Degree (M-Tech in Information Security) with Distinction in 2015 and Doctorate Degree (PhD Computer Science and Engineering) in 2021 from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India. In the year 2021 and 2022, Stanford University (USA) listed Dr. Bharat Bhushan in the top 2% scientists list. He earned numerous international certifications such as CCNA, MCTS, MCITP, RHCE and CCNP. He has published more than 150 research papers in various renowned International Conferences and SCI indexed journals including Journal of Network and Computer Applications (Elsevier), Wireless Networks (Springer), Wireless Personal Communications (Springer), Sustainable Cities and Society (Elsevier) and Emerging Transactions on Telecommunications (Wiley). He has contributed with more than 30 book chapters in various books and has edited 20 books from the most famed publishers like Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, IOP Press, IGI Global, and CRC Press. He has served as Keynote Speaker (resource person) in numerous reputed faculty development programs and international conferences held in different countries including India, Iraq, Morocco, China, Belgium and Bangladesh. He has served as a Reviewer/Editorial Board Member for several reputed international journals. In the past, he worked as an assistant professor at HMR Institute of Technology and Management, New Delhi and Network Engineer in HCL Infosystems Ltd., Noida. In addition to being the senior member of IEEE, he is also a member of numerous renowned bodies including IAENG, CSTA, SCIEI, IAE and UACEE.