In recent years, disparities in the workplace have been exacerbated as society faces obstacles in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across all fields. In order to provide an equitable future for the workforce, we must consider strategies and opportunities for advancing policies to provide for underserved groups.
Professor Jo-Ann Rolle's recently released title, Sustainability and the Future of Work and Entrepreneurship for the Underserved, shines a spotlight on marginalized labor and entrepreneurial market segments and reviews strategies used to prepare for technological change globally. The book also provides a series of recommendations to assist in growing and sustaining a more inclusive global society. Prof. Rolle has answered a few questions about her work, the publication, and her aim for future research.
What inspired you to write Sustainability and the Future of Work & Entrepreneurship for the Underserved?
Prof. Rolle: “The Future of Work” space is growing with many consultants, thought leaders and researchers. We wanted to add
the voice of diverse academicians, community leaders, practitioners, and those who often are written about – but rarely are heard in their own voices. Our book is an attempt to give voice to a wider group of global authors on their search, their journey, and their communities.
What is your mission for Sustainability and the Future of Work & Entrepreneurship for the Underserved and Their Impact as Global Changemakers?
Prof. Rolle: Our goal is for broader awareness and an understanding that “one size does not fit all”. The challenges are similar, poverty, inequities, disparities etc., however
solutions may vary requiring a real understanding of the local, regional and national cultures in the context of capacity building and real transformation of eco systems that innovate change.
What are some of the benefits of your research to its community?
Prof. Rolle: This research explores themes such as diversity of thought on the future of work and thought leadership on how to eradicate poverty, leaders of the future, and workforce developoment.
How is your publication different than others within your field?
Prof. Rolle: Rarely will you find an academic publication with as broad reach as Sustainability and the Future of Work & Entrepreneurship for the Underserved – it is intentional. Our call for chapters produced 70 abstracts, 40 chapters for the intended 15 chapter book.
Worldwide we found authors were seeking a space where they could have a voice in their perspective, their research, and their community’s future. Our book provides that.
What are some future directions for your research?
Prof. Rolle: We could not accommodate all of the chapters submitted in Sustainability and the Future of Work & Entrepreneurship for the Underserved. Hence we will produce a second volume in 2023 with many of the chapters that were submitted but not yet published.
What are other topic areas that your readership would find of interest?
Prof. Rolle: The Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spaces are filled with Corporate officers aspiring to differentiate or assimilate the two themes. More candid discussions around the topics in Sustainability and the Future of Work & Entrepreneurship for the Underserved will help industry leaders form more meaningful initiatives and solutions.
How did you come to publish with IGI Global?
Prof. Rolle: I wrote a preference, and I wrote a chapter for another book, and then I was requested to author a book similar to the one I published with another publisher in 2021, The Future of Work & Entrepreneurship for the Underserved.
About Prof. Rolle:
Prof. Jo-Ann Rolle is the Dean of the School of Business at Medgar Evers College. She has extensive executive leadership experience in higher education, corporate and federal government operations. In 2015 she was awarded recognition by the Network Journal as one of the 25 influential African American Women in Business. Prof. Rolle’s background includes working in multiple Federal agencies, academic institutions, IBM, and consulting. In academic institutions, she has been responsible for academic leadership, academic programs, and student affairs. She has launched multiple undergraduate and graduate degree programs. She has taught courses in economics and entrepreneurship. Her skill set includes higher education administration; developing and leveraging strategic partnerships; innovation creation; small business development; disadvantaged business development; and staff development.
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