Purpose – To introduce the papers in the special issue. Design/methodology/approach – Provides a brief review of the papers. Findings – The papers cover a broad variety of human resource topics and the range of separate public services, including the impact of performance indicators on HRM...

This e-book carries contributions which address the issue of public service reform under Labour. The published papers cover both a broad variety of human resource topics and range of separate public services. Topics covered include the impact of performance indicators on HRM practices in the...