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 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...

The transfer of human resource (HR) management practices across national boundaries has become a key strategy for multinational companies to achieve competitive advantage in global markets. However, national differences are major factors complicating the process. The introduction of shared...

Purpose – Explores strategic and first‐line managers' perspectives on their role in human‐resource management and human‐resource development. Design/methodology/approach – Uses information collected from 76 hotels, owned by Hilton UK, via self‐administered questionnaires to strategic...

Purpose – This paper aims to trace the history of the BT‐Accenture e‐peopleserve joint venture, which provides HR services not only for BT but also for other clients. Design/methodology/approach – Examines the changes to HR at BT post‐privatization, the factors that gave rise to the...

Purpose – Focuses on the strategic role that human‐resource management should play to help to ensure organizational success. Design/methodology/approach – Warns managers against abdicating responsibility for leading their people, and HR specialists against empire building. Highlights how...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline the importance of human resources (HR) specialists being able to deal with both people issues and the strategic management of the organization. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws on work carried out by the authors over the past two...

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 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...

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...