Purpose – This paper aims to consider workplace negativity from an individual and organizational perspective. Design/methodology/approach – It underlines the upfront and hidden costs of workplace negativity and suggests some ways to deal with it. Findings – It highlights the importance of...

Purpose – Highlights the risks employers face in disciplining employees for inappropriate behavior. Design/methodology/approach – Considers the types of approach that are necessary for a fair disciplinary process. Findings – Reveals that an employer's policies governing inappropriate...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to highlight the risks faced by employers as a result of the anti-workplace-bullying laws introduced in Australia. Design/methodology/approach – Considers the types of approaches that are necessary to reduce claims of bullying by workers. Findings –...

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...

Few executives hit the ground running in a new role, yet there is currently more and more pressure to do so. Dr Adrian Atkinson, managing director of business‐psychology organization Human Factors International, talks to David Pollitt, Human Resource Management International Digest editor,...