Victus

T. Boeri, Pietro Garibaldi, Espen R. Moen

After falling for four decades, statutory retirement ages are increasing in most OECD countries. The labor market adjustment to these reforms has not yet been thoroughly investigated by the literature. We draw on a major pension reform that took place in Italy in December 2011 that increased the retirement age by up to six years for some categories of workers. We have access to a unique dataset validated by the Italian social security administration (INPS), which identifies in each private firm, based on an administrative exam of eligibility conditions, how many workers were locked in by the sudden increase in the retirement age, and for how long. We find that firms mostly affected by the lock in are those that were downsizing even before the policy shock. The increase in the retirement age seems to displace more middle-aged workers than young workers. Furthermore, there is not a one-to-one increase in the number of older workers in the firms where some workers were locked in by the reform. We provide tentative explanations for these results, based on the interaction between retirement, employment protection legislation and liquidity constraints of firms.

Rafael Luz Melo, V. Moreira, Érico Marcelo Hoff do Amaral, Julio Saraçol Domingues Júnior

This article describes a solution that aims to make the process of physical rehabilitation more attractive for amputees through a solution based on medical informatics and gamification through a serious game. Addressing the challenges faced by individuals with lower limb amputations during physiotherapy — such as trauma, pain, and lack of motivation — this work introduces a serious game that incorporates an embedded sensor system with microcontrollers to a stationary bike. That system serves as both the game controller and a set of biological monitors, alongside a physiotherapy tool that displays the data obtained during sessions for the therapists to track patient progress. Developed through a participatory design approach involving patients and therapists, the system collects data on user engagement, physiological responses, and performance metrics via sensors and feedback forms. By fostering a relaxed and immersive treatment environment, the approach seeks to improve the effectiveness of physiotherapy. Initial experiments demonstrated that this solution holds promise in creating a more playful and motivating physical rehabilitation environment.

Miguel Barreto Henriques

La reconciliación figura como uno de los grandes desafíos de Colombia en el escenario de posacuerdo. Este artículo tomará como caso de estudio a Victus, un grupo de teatro compuesto por víctimas y excombatientes de distintos grupos armados (guerrilla, paramilitares, ejército). Sostendrá que esta experiencia configura un “microlaboratorio” de reconciliación, en el cual se crea un espacio de interacción común donde se desdibujan las fronteras del conflicto armado, se humaniza al “otro” y

Ms. K. Sabari Priya, Dr.S. Saranya, Dr. B. Velmurugan

: The study investigates the causes and implications of employee attrition at Victus Apparel Private Limited, Sivagangai. The research study intends to identify the factors driving employee exits and to propose actionable strategies to enhance retention. Using a structured questionnaire, data were collected from 200 employees across various departments through a simple random sampling method. The research methodology adopted is both quantitative and qualitative, involving analytical and statistical tools such as percentage analysis, chi-square test, correlation, ANOVA, and rank test have been used for this study. The findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive HR interventions, including implementing structured career development programs, improved employee engagement initiatives, enhanced leadership training, and streamlined administrative systems. The company can significantly reduce turnover rates by implementing targeted strategies such as improving employee engagement, offering structured career growth opportunities, enhancing managerial relationships, and optimizing internal processes.

María Margarita Villota Benítez

¿Qué significa la reconciliación, especialmente cuando este proceso implica construir vínculos con aquel que, en el pasado, pudo haber sido tu enemigo en la guerra? ¿Cómo crear una memoria más viva y plural del conflicto armado? ¿Cómo escuchar diversas voces sin silenciar ninguna? Victus (que significa “víctimas victoriosas”) es un grupo compuesto por víctimas y excombatientes del conflicto político y social en Colombia, cuyo objetivo es crear un espacio de escucha, reconciliación y memoria a través del teatro. Bajo la dirección de Alejandra Borrero y con el apoyo de Casa E Social, el colectivo demuestra cómo el teatro puede ser un espacio de testimonio sobre la guerra y sobre la posibilidad de reconstruir la dignidad y la fortaleza tras ella. Este libro explora el proceso de creación colectiva que ha permitido a los miembros de Victus contar sus historias a través del arte, transformar sus relaciones y repensar su lugar en la memoria del conflicto de una manera compartida. Aunque los procesos de paz requieran grandes marcos institucionales, la complejidad del conflicto se comprende con mucha más dignidad y profundidad a través de las historias de vida de quienes lo han vivido en carne propia. A través de una mirada profunda y reflexiva, la autora revela cómo el teatro contribuye a la reconstrucción del tejido social y a la resignificación de identidades marcadas por la violencia. Un conmovedor testimonio del poder del arte como puente entre el dolor del pasado y la esperanza de un futuro común.