Purpose – The aim of this article is to argue that human resources (HR) should adjust the role it performs depending on its local environment – what is desirable and achievable. Design/methodology/approach – The paper discusses the arguments for and against the arrival of a universal...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with award‐winning author and columnist, Richard Donkin. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides an interview with Richard Donkin, author of The Future of Work . Findings – In the interview, Donkin discusses what...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with award‐winning author Professor Samuel Culbert. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides an interview with Samuel Culbert, author of get Rid of the Performance Review! Findings – In the interview, Culbert...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Monika Wencek. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents an interview with Monika Wencek, Senior Customer Success Manager at Yammer, Findings – Wencek speaks of the value of Enterprise 2.0 technology for businesses,...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with Joanne Sellwood‐Taylor and Sharon Mullen of Mullwood Partnership. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides an interview with Joanne Sellwood‐Taylor and Sharon Mullen of Mullwood Partnership. Findings – The...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with Dr Meredith Belbin. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides an interview with Dr Meredith Belbin. Findings – The paper explores Belbin's thoughts on current issues including HR management, organizational...

Purpose – This paper aims to discuss the impact new technology has had on performance support. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reports the findings from a five‐year investigation into methods of improving performance in the workplace. Findings – HR applications of performance...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with FranklinCovey consultant Tomasin Magwood. Design/methodology/approach – The article takes the form of an interview. Findings – The article discusses the various challenges HR managers are currently faced with, and how...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Cary L. Cooper, Distinguished Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University Design/methodology/approach – Interview. Findings – In this wide‐ranging interview, Professor Cooper discusses...

Purpose – HR and people management have become increasingly important in the current economic climate. This paper examines how these key issues are approached. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places...