Purpose – Forms the first of two articles examining how the unusual organizational culture contributes to business success at business‐transformation and people‐development company Impact. Design/methodology/approach – Focuses on some of the ways in which the company recruits and retains...

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 describe a new induction process at the Co‐operative Group which is enthusing recruits, increasing their engagement with the organization and its values and reducing employee turnover. Design/methodology/approach – It explains the reasons for the program, the...

Purpose – Demonstrates how to build commitment and retain employees through a career-development strategy. Design/methodology/approach – Shows how organizations often mismanage career development and how they could do better. Findings – Describes the five “Ps” of poor career...

Purpose – Lays emphasis on the importance of presenting a positive attitude to grab an offer of employment. Design/methodology/approach – Stresses the significance of transferable skills to ensure a successful career shift from one industry to another. Findings – Argues that the judicious...

Purpose – Argues that merely complying with legislation is not sufficient to accomplish genuine diversity and that, rather than assuming its benefits will naturally be derived and accepted, diversity must be approached strategically and its advantages communicated effectively to stakeholders...