Social Innovation and Human Resource Management for Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups in the Context of the Elderly and Disabled
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This academic article aims to explore the challenges and needs of the elderly and people with disabilities in the current Thai social context, with an emphasis on creating social innovations and managing human resources to effectively and efficiently respond to these target groups. The article seeks to explore approaches and strategies for creating new opportunities and channels for the elderly and people with disabilities to promote their full participation in society. The study found that Human Resource Management (HRM) plays a crucial role in supporting and driving social innovations for the elderly and people with disabilities through key components, including personnel recruitment and selection processes, policy development and practices, career advancement support and development, as well as continuous evaluation and improvement. Establishing clear and effective HRM strategies to promote social innovations can create tangible positive outcomes for the quality of life and well-being of the elderly and people with disabilities. Furthermore, this academic article opens up new perspectives on creating an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable society by promoting the participation and access to resources for the elderly and people with disabilities. Pushing forward in this direction will not only help create opportunities and equality but also strengthen society as a whole. Therefore, this article is not merely a compilation and analysis of problem-related data, but also aims to synthesize knowledge and social innovations to establish best practices for the development and support of vulnerable groups in society in the future.
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