The paper examines the concept of organizational culture within the healthcare sector. Inspired by different compelling evidence in management literature, the authors explore the link between the organizational culture in healthcare and different theoretical concepts. The purpose of this paper was to investigate the function of organizational culture in the healthcare industry through a rapid review of the literature in an attempt to determine the links between culture and other concepts within healthcare. The review identified 20 relevant studies, focusing on research directly related to healthcare. The conclusions from the rapid review shed light on the role of organizational culture in healthcare ultimately revealing its importance as a success factor for healthcare organizations. There are three types of studies which examine organizational culture in healthcare: studies related to performance, consequences for employees and studies which describe different cultures. The study suggests that healthcare organizations should focus on understanding organizational culture and its various types and consequences. These aspects are crucial for improving the well-being of both patients and healthcare professionals. By promoting an environment where healthcare professionals feel valued and supported, organizations can enhance patient care outcomes, reduce stress, and improve overall organizational efficiency.

Apart from vaccines, communication is the second most effective tool in combating COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this paper is to examine attitudes towards government communication about COVID-19 during the second wave of Pandemic (October 2020 to December 2020). The attitudes towards government communication were already formed after the initial first wave. The sample consisted of 100 respondents in total, with equal gender representation. Members of two main political parties were included in the sample. Half of the sample were members of VMRO-DPMNE, while the other half were members of SDSM. Significant differences were found in the attitudes towards government communication on all aspects between members of opposing parties. The explanation is related to the political beliefs in a polarized society. The findings provide valuable recommendations for designing government communication related to future pandemic.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming task optimization across many occupations, particularly within the IT sector. Understanding how IT professionals use AI is crucial for establishing benchmarks and informing best practices. This mixed‑methods study combined two in‑depth interviews with AI‑using IT professionals and a survey of 50 IT professionals in North Macedonia. The survey examined which AI tools are used, for which tasks, and how often they are used in daily work. The results indicate that AI is integrated into multiple aspects of IT work, with task verification (coding assistance and technical documentation) as a common application. ChatGPT emerged as the preferred AI tool, frequently used for documentation and coding, and many IT managers reported using AI tools on a daily basis. These findings suggest that IT professionals go beyond simple automation by routinely embedding AI tools like ChatGPT into their workflows. The insights provide practical guidance for IT professionals and HR departments on how to plan tasks, design AI training, and support productivity and well‑being at work.