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Mentoring programmes: learning opportunities for mentees, for mentors, for organisations and for society

Poulsen, Kirsten M. - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 45 (2013) 5, pp. 255-263

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to give an introduction to the definition and learning process of mentoring, a structured overview of the value of mentoring for mentees, mentors, organisations and society, as well as present the key element for designing and implementing successful...

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Women entrepreneurs in a masculine society: inclusive strategy for sustainable outcomes

Kumar, Avanish - In: International Journal of Organizational Analysis 21 (2013) 3, pp. 373-384

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse a women entrepreneurial model that promotes inclusive strategy and organizational structure for sustainable outcomes in a masculine society. Design/methodology/approach – The paper adopts qualitative research methods, such as case study and...

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Gender and entrepreneurship

Marlow, Susan; McAdam, Maura - In: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research 19 (2013) 1, pp. 114-124

, the aim of this paper is to critically evaluate the association between gender and business performance suggesting that …/methodology/approach – This is a conceptual research note which explores the notion of performance and under‐performance in the context of gender …. Originality/value – This discussion develops a critical analysis of the association between gender, performance and …

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Introduction to the special issue on employment discrimination against immigrants

Dietz, Joerg - In: Journal of Managerial Psychology 25 (2010) 2, pp. 104-112

Purpose – This editorial aims to introduce the special issue on employment discrimination against immigrants. Design/methodology/approach – The first part is a commentary on key issues in the study of employment discrimination against immigrants. The second part presents the five articles in...

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Stitching up the leader: empirically based reflections on leadership and gender

Rippin, Ann - In: Journal of Organizational Change Management 20 (2007) 2, pp. 209-226

Purpose – This paper seeks to use two empirical episodes to investigate gendered critiques of leadership. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses an action inquiry approach by reflecting on two pieces of work, one collaborative and one individual, to reflect on ideas about women's ways...

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The traps that keep women from reaching the top and how to avoid them

Vanderbroeck, Paul - In: Journal of Management Development 29 (2010) 9, pp. 764-770

obstacles. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews current research on gender differences in leadership, career … progression of women, gender diversity in organizations, and leadership development methods such as 360° evaluations. It also … about gender diversity in leadership and methods about how to improve gender balance at the top of organizations. It …

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Cendant embraces diversity as a corporate way of life

In: Human Resource Management International Digest 11 (2003) 7, pp. 12-14

“We know our competitive strength is in the value we create through people, so building awareness of the value individuals bring to corporate success is imperative in everything we do. Right now, our goal is to see and feel positive growth in the way we embrace differences across our entire...

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Citigroup diversity program succeeds through top‐management involvement and focus on results

In: Human Resource Management International Digest 11 (2003) 1, pp. 4-7

The European division of Citigroup’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) has gone beyond activities such as conferences, awareness training and network building, to launch an effort focussed directly on tackling the obstacles to enhancing diversity and getting results. In March 2002 the...

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Women step up to the top jobs at Wakefield Council

In: Human Resource Management International Digest 11 (2003) 2, pp. 10-13

. “What is more, gender equality has improved for all employees, whatever their work,” said Coral Taylor, who was appointed …

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Barclays pioneers a job‐share register

In: Human Resource Management International Digest 11 (2003) 2, pp. 14-16

Around a quarter of employees at UK bank Barclays now work part time – a figure which is rising all the time as a pioneering national job‐share register helps to match potential job‐share partners. Fiona Adams, Barclays equality and diversity manager, explained: “A dedicated equality and...

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