Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. 10; 10; 10; 10; Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and...

Purpose – This paper aims to review information and research concerning the retention of employees; considers the costs of retention, job satisfaction and retention, data and trends; and offers advice on retention policy. Design/methodology/approach – This paper examines a large sample of...

Any organization can only be as strong as the collective strengths of the individuals within the set‐up. As statements of the obvious go, that must rank pretty high. It follows, of course, that sustaining that strength through succession planning should be of prime importance to companies...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine where high rates of employee attrition are a problem and put forward some possible solutions. Design/methodology/approach – The paper concentrates on the experience of information technology (IT) firms in India. Findings – The paper...

Purpose – The paper aims to contrast the approaches to human‐resource management taken by two low‐cost airlines – Ryanair in Europe and Southwest in the USA. Design/methodology/approach – The paper considers the similarities between the two airlines before explaining that Southwest...

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the importance of the quality of work life and its impact on career development from an organizational perspective, and provides insights into human resource management (HRM) practice. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reports the key findings of a...