Purpose – This paper aims to describe a new induction process at the Co‐operative Group which is enthusing recruits, increasing their engagement with the organization and its values and reducing employee turnover. Design/methodology/approach – It explains the reasons for the program, the...

Purpose – Demonstrates how to build commitment and retain employees through a career-development strategy. Design/methodology/approach – Shows how organizations often mismanage career development and how they could do better. Findings – Describes the five “Ps” of poor career...

Purpose – Lays emphasis on the importance of presenting a positive attitude to grab an offer of employment. Design/methodology/approach – Stresses the significance of transferable skills to ensure a successful career shift from one industry to another. Findings – Argues that the judicious...

Purpose – Argues that merely complying with legislation is not sufficient to accomplish genuine diversity and that, rather than assuming its benefits will naturally be derived and accepted, diversity must be approached strategically and its advantages communicated effectively to stakeholders...

Purpose The paper aims to introduce the concept of organizational ambidexterity and offers some implications for practitioners of human resources (HR). Design/methodology/approach This paper is a developed viewpoint constructed using other literature on organizational ambidexterity. Findings...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine how employers can get the best results from job interviews. Design/methodology/approach – This paper considers the relative merits of structured interviews, behavioral interviews, experience-based interviews and situational interviews....