Summary This study explores the dynamic of the client-consultant relationship as perceived by the former. Our research is based on four French case studies. It was possible to examine clients' and consultants' perceptions, as well as those of neutral parties such as senior managers, external...

Purpose: This exploratory qualitative study examines both the impact of mental health conditions on self-perceived job performance and how individuals with mental health conditions cope with their conditions at work. Design/methodology/approach: A total of 257 responses to a qualitative...

Purpose: This study examines how the collective construction of career sustainability takes place through a career community of interim managers. Design/methodology/approach: We draw on 31 interviews with interim managers who are part of a career community in the form of a professional...

Purpose – Mentoring is more and more studied by researchers on account of its professional and personal impact on mentees. This contribution has two main objectives. First, to empirically validate the benefits for the mentor and to test links between mentoring activities and benefits through a...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to explore interactions between change and stability during the implementation of a specific change initiative (ISO 9000). It attempts to develop a theoretical framework on change and stability management in small firms. Design/methodology/approach – This...