Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Shimamura Takashi, Nike Japan HR Business Partner and Asia Talent Acquisition Director for Nike, Inc. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent interviewer. Findings – Takashi Shimamura,...

Purpose – Considers why being able to find new roles for employees within the organization is of growing importance. Design/methodology/approach – Explains the need for organizations to identify what skills they will need in future and understand the individual strengths of the people they...

Giving junior team members a significant role in hiring decisions and encouraging employee feedback on customer‐comment forms are just two of the unconventional human‐resource management practices that have helped to make Pret A Manger one of the most admired brands in Britain. McDonald’s...

It is not every company that would think to provide kayak racks for employees wishing to travel to work by boat, but that is precisely what Capital One did when it opened a new canal‐side building at its European headquarters site in Nottingham, UK. The move reflects an important philosophy at...

Attracting top talent to an organization has never been more difficult, according to a senior recruiter with more than 18 years experience. Hamish Davidson, Veredus Executive Resourcing chairman, described some of the lessons he has learned while recruiting for the public, private and...

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 paper aims to introduce the concept of organizational ambidexterity and offers some implications for practitioners of human resources (HR). Design/methodology/approach This paper is a developed viewpoint constructed using other literature on organizational ambidexterity. Findings...

Purpose Managerial roles require knowledge, skills and abilities that are difficult to assess during the hiring process. Consequently, hiring an unqualified candidate for a managerial position can result in a disastrous outcome for the organization. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to...

Purpose A candidate’s cultural fit is often just as important as their skill set, but more difficult to screen for. Behavioral interviewing, which involves probing into a candidate’s past behavior to predict their future behavior and performance, gives recruiters a reliable indication of...