In this paper we will address the success of Human Resource Management (HRM) implementation, concentrating not on the HR function but on first-line managers. First-line managers find implementing HR practices at the operational level difficult and show reluctance with their HR responsibilities....

In November 2003 the Dutch HRM network held its third annual international conference at the University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands. Its topic was “Innovating HRM?”, a multi facetted topic that can be elaborated in many ways, as the 10 different tracks of the conference testify. The...

In November 2003 the Dutch HRM network held its third annual international conference at the University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands. Its topic was 'Innovating HRM?', a multi facetted topic that can be elaborated in many ways, as the 10 different tracks of the conference testify. The...

In November 2003 the Dutch HRM network held its third annual international conference at the University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands. Its topic was "Innovating HRM?", a multi facetted topic that can be elaborated in many ways, as the 10 different tracks of the conference testify. The...