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In this issue of “Spotlight”, Michael Treacy speaks to editor Sarah Powell about the development and significance of offshoring. Dr Michael Treacy is co‐founder and chief strategist of GEN3 Partners, a science‐based R&D services company based in Boston, USA and St Petersburg, Russia that...
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Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the benefits that can flow to an organization when its employees adopt a clear writing style and explain in particular the improvements that this will bring to human resource management. Design/methodology/approach – Provides examples of...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe a major bank's health and well‐being program, which has won a Business in the Community award for being among the best examples of business as a force for good. Design/methodology/approach – Provides the reasons for the program, the form...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the policies and practices that have helped to make Santander UK a great place to work. Design/methodology/approach – Explains the reasons for the policies, the form they take and the results they have achieved. Findings – Details specific...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe how public‐sector organizations in the Chinese autonomous region of Guangxi Zhuang are applying e‐HRM practices. Design – Concentrates on the operation of e‐recruitment, e‐training, e‐compensation, e‐benefits and e‐appraisal....
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Cary L. Cooper, Distinguished Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University Design/methodology/approach – Interview. Findings – In this wide‐ranging interview, Professor Cooper discusses...
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Purpose Examines the issues that both employers and employees face in using social media. In particular, focuses on the legal and ethical dilemmas that both sides must address. Design/methodology/approach Prior research, statistical trends, and case laws are reviewed. Findings Employers using...
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– The interview discusses the findings of this study, and offers practical insights for both SME owners/founders and HR … practitioners working within SMEs. Originality/value – This article outlines the key “inflection points” which occur along the SME … the author to aid the understanding of where an SME is situated on the growth journey, making it possible to anticipate …
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Dawn Metcalfe, author of Managing the Matrix . Design/methodology/approach – Interview. Findings – Discusses the inspiration behind her book, and covers a number of the key themes. Practical implications – Provides...
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