Job satisfaction is an expression that came into common usage during the 1970s. For many people, the term simply meant whether or not they enjoyed their work. It is of course a far more complex affair, one which encompasses issues such as satisfaction with supervision at work, the work itself,...

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...

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...