General Information
INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION
Contact
- nkhakimova@wiut.uz
- Office Phone Number
- +998
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- Nilufar Khakimova
- Research Gate
- Nilufar Khakimova
Education Information
Education Information
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2018 - 2021 Doctor of Philosophy in Management
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
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2012 - 2014 Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Staffordshire University
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2001 - 2005 Bachelors Degree in Accounting and Finance
Institute of Economics and Management
Dissertation
Research Areas
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International Human Resource Management, Expatriate Effectiveness, Operations Management, Managing Change & Leadership.
Professional Experience
ACADEMIC TITLES
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2020 - 2021 Research Specialist / Consultant
Managed grant internal research project (Effect of Economic Growth, Employment Security and Income Distribution towards extending employment of older employees in Malaysia) involved in critical parts such as research literature review and research methodology. Supervisory and mentoring for Masters and PhD level research students in the area of business research methodology, business management, marketing, international human resource management, and data analysis/statistics.
MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE
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2017 - 2018 HCC / Supervisor
• Responsible for Hub Control Coordination of flights and personnel. Ensured a high service standard is maintained with air and land sides operation along with all airport departments. Supervised over 100 + personnel in achieving on-time performance. • Developed and/or recommended new policies, training, practices, and programs to meet performance management, client and employee needs. Maintained knowledge of Ground services department policies and procedures applicable to assigned areas of responsibility. Leaded communication and coordination efforts from operations performance management to the business. • Provided information related to code of conduct, company grooming regulations, benefits packages, attendance policies and others contained for the Training department. Provided training to lower level and new coordinators. Reviewed work prepared by others and providing constructive comments and/or suggestions to foster efficiencies and improvements for the department. Submitted direct reports and interface with upper management to ensure providing only the highest levels of support.
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2014 - 2015 Human Resource Specialist
• Served as an internal resource to solve the most challenging problems related to functional Recruiting and HR areas, including hiring/selection processes. Developed and/or recommended new policies, practices, and programs to meet performance management and employee needs. Maintained knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures, and state and federal labor laws applicable to assigned areas of responsibility. Lead communications efforts from HR performance management to the business. Take the lead role in acquisitions for HR. • Supported a variety of employment hiring/ HR activities. Responsible for the HR function between the assigned strategic business group, third party administrators and corporate office. Served as point of contact for managers and employees, as needed regarding employee relations issues. • Ensured managers were executing their duties in HR related matters, such as merit and performance management. Oversaw corporate HR programs such as identifying gaps, benefits enrollment, merit increases, management incentives, performance management and community service activities. • Created and maintained HR files and updated the information system in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Validated and prepared FSA Contracts for those supporting overseas operations, modification to the contracts, or end of employment letters. Provided training to lower level generalists. Reviewed work prepared by others and provided constructive comments and/or suggestions to foster efficiencies and improvements for the department.
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2006 - 2010 Site HR Coordinator
• Coordinated the use of temporary labour, including maintaining relationships with an overseas recruitment agency for hiring and selecting personnel. Communicated temporary needs as well as obtaining local and upper HQ management approvals. • Conducted new associate orientation with accurate completion of new hires paperwork and an exit interview for out-processing personnel on-site. Provided information related to Code of Conducts, benefits packages, attendance policies and others contained for the Onboarding program. • Interfaced with entire DoS workforce, from Program Managers to Procurement Suppliers in Associate Services, Benefit, and Compensation. Served as Key Contact person for Health Benefits, Emergency cases along with Payroll issues for 300+ DoD employees. • Audited, reviewed and managed the payroll for over 300+ employees using Time and Labor System, across both FOB sites including performance evaluation, salary increases, change of status forms and compensation. • Administrated programs in the field of compensation and benefits, including the monitoring of all LOMA, leave of medical absence and short-term disabilities. Properly managed and maintained confidential employee records/files and documents.
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2010 - 2011 Quality Control Specialist / Interpreter
• Performed approval authority on the acceptance of aircraft/platforms, in-coming components and parts. Entered, tracked and maintained maintenance and historical documentation through MIS system. Conducted receiving inspections on incoming aircraft, equipment, components, and parts. • Troubleshot and corrected discrepancies in historical document files and assisted in determining airworthiness and serviceability of helicopter components. • Translated aircraft parts specifications & nomenclature, part numbers, maintenance requirements and component passport & logbook information. Translated user guides and training manuals. • Created a database from translated documents for use in tracking aircraft components. Posted translations to an Internet share centre (SharePoint), designed and create a library repository for historical documents.
Publications & Works
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The Factors Affecting Online Purchase Intention Among University Students in Malaysia: A Quantitative Study During Covid-19.
Articles published in International Journals -
The role of Psychological Wellbeing and Personal Resilience towards Successful Expatriate Assignees in High Risk Countries (HRCs).
Articles published in International Journals -
Expatriate Adjustment in High Risk Countries: The Role of Psychological Wellbeing.
Articles published in International Journals -
Effect of Economic Growth, Employment Security and Income Distribution towards extending employment of older employees in Malaysia.
Articles published in International Journals -
The Role of Psychological Wellbeing and Personal Resilience towards Expatriate Adjustment in High Risk Countries.
Articles published in International Journals
Projects & Grant proposals
Supported Projects
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2021 - 2022 Businesses for Gender Equality at the workplace
To describe the experiences and impact on workplace performance of workplace discrimination and inequality in private companies in Uzbekistan. Qualitative in-depth interviews with approximately 20-25 HR managers and a large-scale quantitative survey (1500-2000 respondents) with employees from a range of private companies across the Tashkent region. Research findings and case studies with the best practices will be disseminated across the stakeholders, business organizations, as well as a guidance document with the practical recommendations on how corporate policies can be adjusted to promote gender equality and family-friendly environments, and eliminate violence against women. Upon completion of the project, it is planned to establish a network of businesses committed to undertaking actions and adjusting corporate policies in line with the provided recommendations.
Grant proposals
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2020 - 2021 Effect of Economic Growth, Employment Security and Income Distribution towards extending employment of older employees in Malaysia.
The focus of the study was to unfold and analyse the reason for employees aged 55 to 64 years old to continue in employment. Data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia was used to project and simulate the potential increase of such employees in organisations which will lead towards more unemployment among fresh graduates. Also, limit the opportunity of the junior management team in organisations system to acquire the opportunity to have career development and promotion.
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2022 - 2022 POST-COVID Inequality in Central Asia sponsored by the Central Asia Regional Cooperation (CAREC) Institute
The objective of the research is to better understand the patterns in social inequality among the Uzbek society that might have emerged due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We study impacts on health services, education, digitization, and women and employment. Inequalities will also consider gender, rural regions, and poverty. The study will employ a mix of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods and present the findings using narratives, tables, and figures. The study aims to provide contextual options for addressing disparities triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study will be published with parallel studies from Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan.
Scientific Activities
Activities in Scientific Journals
Scientific Consultation
Achievements & Reputation
Invited Congress & Symposium Activities
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2020 Expatriate Adjustment in High Risk Countries: The Role of Psychological Wellbeing.
Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ICIE 2020). Best Paper Award. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. August 2020.
Citations
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