The aim of this research was to analyze organizational culture and the impact of different types of organizational cultures on employee satisfaction in the Slovenian logistics sector. Logistics is a service-oriented sector and therefore the impact of employee satisfaction on the quality of logistics service is even more important than in general. For the purpose of research, we conducted a quantitative survey, which combined the OCAI survey for the determination of organizational culture and the survey of employee satisfaction. The research results showed that organizational culture in Slovenian logistics sector has an impact on employee satisfaction. We can also confirm that type of organizational culture influences the satisfaction of employees. The clan and hierarchical type of organizational culture are dominant in Slovenian logistics sector. Employees prefer the clan culture which, accordingly, also leads to more employee satisfaction. It can be argued that employees in Slovenian logistics sector are the most dissatisfied with the type of market culture.

This study introduces a comprehensive framework for understanding sustainable online shopping preferences, validated using survey data collected in Serbia and Slovenia in 2025 (n = 572), thereby enhancing its generalizability. The primary aim of this research is to examine the extent to which specific environmental, social, and economic indicators influence decision-making processes for online purchasing and delivery. A detailed quantitative analysis was conducted using a structured questionnaire that included a wide range of variables related to online shopping behaviors and delivery preferences. The findings indicate that preferences for sustainability are inherently complex and multifaceted, shaped by critical factors such as environmental concerns, social responsibility, trust, skepticism towards sustainability claims, willingness to pay (WTP), and price sensitivity. Demographic variables, particularly gender and age, show consistent links to preferences for environmental considerations and corporate social responsibility (CSR), while income impacts trust-related behaviors and WTP. Furthermore, the analysis distinguishes between two distinct decision-making approaches: a value-driven sustainability cluster represented by EcoIndex, SocialIndex, and WTPIndex, and a cost-minimization strategy focused on price sensitivity (PriceIndex), with trust acting as a related yet separate factor (CredibilityIndex). Overall, this study emphasizes that a range of interconnected dimensions significantly shape sustainable online shopping preferences. The study was conducted in two developing European countries. Additionally, the findings highlight the need to address universal market barriers, such as price sensitivity, information asymmetry, and consumer skepticism. In a business context, they underscore the importance of adopting advanced analytical methods to enhance decision-making and optimize sustainable business strategies.

Employee satisfaction is a key factor in the success of organizations, especially in the public sector, where unique characteristics such as limited resources and stricter regulatory frameworks require specific approaches to human resource management. The article discusses the development of a framework of key indicators of employee satisfaction in the public sector, using a systematic review and analysis of the literature from the Web of Science and ScienceDirect databases. The research results highlight that key indicators of employee satisfaction are closely related to pay, working conditions, and leadership. It also highlights the importance of flexible working conditions, especially in times of crisis, such as the recent pandemic. The indicators identified are partly universal and partly specific to a sub-sector or region, which requires the adaptation of strategies depending on the context. The research contributes to the understanding of employee satisfaction in the public sector and offers guidelines for the design of policies that improve working conditions and productivity.

Communication between employees, with business partners, customers and the external public is crucial for the effective flow of information and successful collaboration within and outside an organisation. How we communicate with the external environment of the organisation is primarily a reflection of what is happening within the organisation, and leadership is key to good communication and collaboration. It is leaders who help to minimise the challenges an organisation faces by example and adopting the right approach. In doing so, it is crucial that they know themselves, how they react in various situations, the leadership style they have and that they know their employees. There are several ways to identify and align employee preferences and expectations, one of which is by conducting regular annual interviews. When an organisation has employees from different generations, it is essential that managers and all employees are also aware of the values and behaviours of each generation to gain a competitive advantage.

Znanstvena monografija zajema najsodobnejše ugotovitve s področja trajnostnega razvoja in digitalizacije in njihovo aplikacijo na področje managementa v logistiki in oskrbovalnih verigah. Teoretični del monografije odpirajo poglavja, ki se nanašajo na pojasnitev osnovnih pojmov s področja trajnostnega razvoja, kot so cilji trajnostnega razvoja, okoljska politika, trajnostna proizvodnja in potrošnja, delitvena ekonomija, koncept odrasti in ekonomija blaginje. V nadaljevanju so predstavljeni najsodobnejši trendi s področja trajnosti in povezovanja področij digitalizacije s poudarkom na tem, kaj je aktualno in kaj mlajše generacije vidijo kot priložnosti za prioritetni razvoj. Teoretični del se zaključi s predstavitvijo kompetenčnih modelov s področja trajnosti in digitalizacije ter s predstavitvijo vseživljenjskega učenja kot rešitve za hitrejše pridobivanje znanj s področja trajnostnega razvoja in digitalizacije, saj je zaznano pomanjkanje teh znanj pri posameznikih, ki so končali formalno izobrazbo v času, ko sta trajnost in digitalizacija predstavljali obrobni tematiki in še nista bili tako vpeti v izobraževanje in prioritete logistike in oskrbovalnih verig. Raziskovalni del monografije se začne s predstavitvijo vključenosti trajnostnega razvija v obstoječi zakonodajni okvir. V nadaljevanju so predstavljeni rezultati vključenosti trajnostnih in digitalnih kompetenc v slovenske visokošolske programe in analiza prekrivanja le teh. Ključni raziskovalni del pa predstavljajo rezultati kvantitativne raziskave, ki se nanašajo na identifikacijo nujno potrebnih znanj, spretnosti in veščin s področja trajnostnega razvoja in digitalizacije v logistiki in oskrbovalnih verig, za nemoten hkratni zeleni in digitalni prehod v družbo 5.0. ter razlike v ključnih prioritetnih področjih, ki jih zaznavamo med gospodarstvom, mladimi in akademiki.