The chapter concerns the implementation of novel and advanced HCI (human-computer interaction) methods in the design of educational systems aimed at people with disabilities. E-learning applications can significantly improve the quality of life for handicapped students by increasing their self-reliance and adjusting the learning time frame. The structure and methods used to design the interaction applied in this kind of educational system varies significantly depending on the type of the user's disability. There are examples of the interaction developed with the needs of disabled students in mind discussed in the chapter. The main advantages of different solutions were identified and examined. The authors also try to recognize possible threats and suggest some solutions to avoid them.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to identify both the skills and competencies desired in the labor market. The paper’s aim will be to point out what skills and competencies are required and to define trends in the coming years in terms of qualifications and skills.Research Design & Methods: A literature review method has been used, identifying and reviewing existing academic works in the field. The Scopus database was used with an applied timeframe of 2023–2024. Findings: More than 40 skills and competencies were identified divided into three main groups. The results revealed trends observed in the labor market and the research provides the framework of skills and competencies. Implications & Recommendations: The study’s results highlight emerging competency gaps, providing valuable insights for the education sector to develop the necessary soft and hard skills of employees. For companies, it offers guidance on essential skills and competencies for employee development, training strategies and career planning.

Currently, much attention is paid to key competences, with particular emphasis on the role and competences of humans. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to overview the competence definitions and key competences related thereto. Moreover the paper will focus on the role of communication competences along with up to date communication technology. The typologies of competence currently appearing in Polish and international literature will also be presented. The role of cultural dimensions in the formation of relationships with international partners will be highlighted as well. The final element will include the stress put on the role of communication as one of the key competences influencing corporate cooperation and indicating the innovative forms of communication between business partners.

The purpose of this study is to understand how values related to environmental and social responsibility are espoused on the websites of listed companies in Poland, Finland and Estonia, and to what extent these values are connected to investors’ beliefs about the growth prospects of stock market value. Content analysis of corporate websites is combined with information from company profiles in stock market databases, reflecting the business sector, size, and P/E ratios of these companies as indicators of investors’ beliefs regarding long-term value growth. The study focuses on how declaring environmental and social sustainability values aligns with innovations intended to convince investors about the sustainability of future business growth when choosing which shares to buy. The findings show that listed companies in the three countries most often espouse cooperation in combination with with innovation and respect. The positive connection between espousing values related to social and environmental responsibility and a high price-to-earnings ratio on stock markets was not supported in the total sample. The research is limited by the fact that it compares countries with a different stock market role due to differences in population, economic development history, and current gross domestic product. The value of this study lies in filling a research gap by examining the impact of environmental and societal values on investors’ perceptions in Central and Eastern European countries.