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...

It is common to read in the UK press of a “skills shortage” – a lack of suitably qualified people in certain areas of industry, notably engineering, but also in some trades such as plumbing.

Purpose – Examines the recruitment and talent‐management policies introduced at Indian pharmaceutical company Bupharm, which are helping the organization to compete for talent with some of the industry's major multinationals. Design/methodology/approach – Describes how the company came to...