As the reality dawns on more and more organizations that their cutting‐edge competitiveness is inextricably linked to the talents, knowledge, energy and enterprise of the people they employ, how many of them are doing enough to make sure they do not run short of that vital raw material? Too...

Purpose – Describes how Plato's philosophy has influenced, and may continue to affect, modern human‐resource management. Design/methodology/approach – Outlines some of Plato's main ideas – including the role of the philosopher king in striving for the ideal – and draws out their...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints 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 the...

Purpose – This paper aims to look at the “core” ingredients of successful people management and the areas that are critical to success. Design/methodology/approach – The paper argues that organizations can be stripped back to the essentials of “what” (the purpose), “how” (the...