This paper explores the consequences of the introduction by National Health Service (NHS) trusts (i.e. hospitals) of their own pay systems. It is based on case studies of ten NHS trusts and involved 73 interview sessions with a variety of stakeholders and the examination of employment data and...

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...

Sponsorship has been a growth area in the marketing mix through the 1980s with “corporate” aims joining brand‐directed objectives in recent years. The alcoholic drinks industry has now the second biggest sponsorship spend of any sector. The market is subdivided into five areas. Sports...