What are the Academic Findings About Top Variables for Predicting Career Progression Potential?

The correlation between high potential and career progression is a heatedly discussion in both academic and practitioner arenas. Validity of four signposts of high potential leaders-key career experience, learning ability, self-awareness and proactive personality-have been highlighted by empirical studies. In addition, methodology and challenges of developing high potentials are outlined to offer recommendations of real-world implications

Gendered aspects of perceived and internalized HIV-related stigma in China.

Although studies have demonstrated that females experience more HIV-related stigma than males do, questions remain regarding the different dimensions of the stigma (i.e., perceived versus internalized) in China. The present study investigated gender differences in perceived and internalized HIV-related stigma, taking into account the potential influence of education. The study was conducted between October 2011 and March 2013. A total of 522 people living with HIV (PLH) were recruited from Anhui Province, China. The PLH participated in a survey using the Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) method. The gender differences in perceived and internalized HIV-related stigma were calculated with and without stratifying by education level. Female participants had significantly less education than the male participants. No significant difference was observed between females and males with respect to perceived stigma. However, females reported significantly higher internalized stigma than males did (p < .001). When socio-demographic characteristics were controlled, the gender difference in internalized stigma remained significant among educated participants (p = .038). The findings suggested that gender differences in HIV-related stigma were primarily found for internalized stigma. Heightened intervention efforts are encouraged to reduce internalized HIV-related stigma, particularly among female PLH in China and other regions with similar gender dynamics

Client Acceptability for Integrating Antiretroviral Therapy in Methadone Maintenance Therapy Clinics in Sichuan, China.

BackgroundUsing methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) clinics to deliver antiretroviral therapy (ART) has proven to be effective for promoting treatment initiation and adherence in drug users living with HIV.ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to investigate the HIV-positive client acceptability of integrated ART services and to identify the reasons for and factors associated with service acceptability.MethodsA total of 86 HIV-positive MMT clients were recruited from 12 MMT clinics in Sichuan Province, China. They participated in a cross-sectional survey that queried their willingness to receive seven different types of MMT-based ART services. The reasons for their willingness/unwillingness to accept these services were documented. The association between service acceptability and background characteristics was examined.ResultsThe most accepted integrated services were ART-related counseling (75.6%) and referral (73.2%). Concerns regarding the provider's lack of ART expertise and confidentiality issues were common barriers for the acceptance of MMT-based ART services. A trust relationship with MMT providers was a reason for service acceptance. Service acceptability was associated with a poorer perceived health status. Conclusions/Importance: ART-related services, based on the client perspective, can be delivered at MMT clinics. However, service provider training and the protection of confidentiality must be strengthened for the effective implementation of integrated service delivery