All employers asked to name the single most important factor in their success story would doubtless sing the praises of the organization’s most vital resource – their staff. It follows, then, that attracting and retaining real talent has to be the big issue facing companies. They need to...

Purpose – This paper aims to present the views ofMatthew Brearley UK HR Director at Vodaphone. Design/methodology/approach – This paper provides an interview with Matthew Brearley who has a wealth of commercial experience in driving business performance through coherent and innovative people...

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to examine how organizations can retain the business knowledge and skills of older workers as they retire or move on. Design/methodology/approach – Describes the nature of the ‘demographic time‐bomb’, the effects it could have on organizations, and...

Purpose – This paper aims to examine policies on employee engagement, work‐life balance, equal opportunities and internal communications that have proved successful at DIY retailer B&Q. Design/methodology/approach – The paper lists the company's principal initiatives in these areas and...

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...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to shed light on developments in Norwegian companies’ active ageing policies, and hence offer insight into what characterizes those Norwegian companies offering measures to retain their older workers. Design/methodology/approach The research questions are...