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Opportunities and Challenges of Asynchronous Video Interviews: Perceptions of Human Resources Professionals from Türkiye
(Public Library of Science, 2025) Ilhan, Umit Deniz; Guler, Burcu Kumbul; Turgut, Dilara; Duran, Cem
In the context of global technological advancements, asynchronous video interviews (AVIs) have emerged as an innovative tool in recruitment, offering potential to transform traditional hiring practices. This study aims to enhance understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with AVIs in recruitment processes by examining the perspectives of human resources (HR) professionals in T & uuml;rkiye. A qualitative research methodology with a phenomenological approach was employed. 15 HR professionals experienced in asynchronous video interviewing from diverse organizations participated in online, open-ended, semi-structured, in-depth interviews. The collected data were analyzed through thematic analysis using MAXQDA 2024. Findings indicated that AVIs offer significant opportunities, such as improving process efficiency, enhancing candidate experience, promoting fairness and inclusivity, and supporting organizational goals. However, the study identified critical challenges, including diminishing candidate experience, undermining fairness and increasing deceptive impression management, reducing job satisfaction among HR professionals, and imposing operational and financial constraints. As one of the first studies to explore HR professionals' perceptions of AVIs in T & uuml;rkiye, this study provides valuable insights into their adoption in developing economies and highlights the broader implications of AVIs in the global recruitment practices. The findings emphasize the need for tailored strategies to maximize benefits, address challenges, and balance the needs of both candidates and HR professionals.
Unique Challenges in the Turkish Workforce: Examining the Impact of Job Demands and Resources on Work-Related Outcomes of Blue- and White-Collar Workers
(Frontiers Media SA, 2025) Ilhan, Umit Deniz; Guler, Burcu Kumbul; Turgut, Dilara; Duran, Cem
Introduction An increasing body of research has explored the impact of job demands and resources on employee wellbeing and performance; however, empirical evidence remains limited regarding how these factors operate in non-Western contexts. Addressing this gap, the present study examines blue-collar (70.7%) and white-collar (29.3%) workers in T & uuml;rkiye, investigating the effects of job demands (quantitative, cognitive, emotional) and job resources (leader support, co-worker support, trust) on emotional exhaustion, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and intention to leave.Method A total of 563 employees from three large production companies in T & uuml;rkiye voluntarily participated in this study. Data were collected using the Turkish version of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ-III) for all constructs, except for intention to leave, which was assessed using the Michigan Organizational Assessment Questionnaire (MOAQ). The proposed relationships were analyzed through multi-group structural equation modeling (MG-SEM).Results Job demands significantly increased emotional exhaustion in both blue- and white-collar workers. However, while emotional exhaustion did not diminish organizational commitment among blue-collar workers, job satisfaction emerged as a key determinant in reducing their turnover intentions. In contrast, for white-collar workers, emotional exhaustion weakened organizational commitment, ultimately leading to higher turnover intentions. Moreover, job resources enhanced job satisfaction and indirectly reduced turnover intentions for blue-collar workers, whereas these resources did not significantly predict job satisfaction among white-collar workers.Conclusion These findings underscore the importance of tailoring workplace strategies to different occupational groups in a non-Western setting. Strengthening job resources-particularly trust, leader support, and co-worker support-can enhance job satisfaction and reduce turnover risk among blue-collar workers. Conversely, for white-collar workers, mitigating job demands and managing emotional exhaustion are crucial for sustaining organizational commitment. This study contributes to the cross-cultural understanding of job demands and resources, highlighting their differential impact on blue- and white-collar workers in T & uuml;rkiye.