Purpose – Reviews three papers that focus on the people side of organizational change, bringing together advice on how to manage change effectively. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments. Findings – There is...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with Jan Ginneberge and Martine Plompen. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides an interview with Jan Ginneberge and Martine Plompen of the EFMD. Findings – The paper outlines the purpose of the EFMD's Excellence in...

Last year, for the first time since 1986, Time Magazine awarded its prestigious Person of the Year accolade to three females. Why? Because these women had the courage to speak up about wrongdoings within their respective organizations. Sherron Watkins (of Enron), FBI staff attorney Coleen Rowley...

Purpose – Looks at the issue of diversity and how it relates to the realities of the workplace. Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes a viewpoint approach, working through a brief case study in the HGV industry. Findings – Whilst managers understand the theory behind diversity,...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – Scans the top 400 management publications in the world to identify the most topical issues and latest...

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 – 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 – 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 examines looks at role of the human resources (HR) team during mergers or acquisitions. Design/methodology/approach – This is a viewpoint paper. Findings – Finds that the role of the HR department is especially important during mergers/acquisitions in promoting...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify key new dynamics in the talent pool; identify the role of opportunity in the development of organizational talent; distinguish between the effectiveness of image and leadership behaviors in the attraction and retention of key organizational...