A general introduction to the concept of a Human Resources Strategy with a practical framework for developing such an approach by focusing on four key elements – culture, organisation, people and systems.

Creating a more responsive organisation and securing flexible access to skill is becoming a critical success requirement. Large bureaucratic organisations are becoming aware of the vulnerability of size where it is not accompanied by responsiveness and flexibility. Skill shortages have become a...

Reviews the main tenets of TQM and strategic HRM, and identifies both similarities and tensions between the two approaches. Presents a case study of Tubemakers Australia, winner of an Australian Quality Award. Illustrates how Tubemakers managed the integration of TQM and strategic HRM....

This article reviews Honda’s strategy to localize operations, organization and employment relations at Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM). The management literature describes Honda as an unusually un‐bureaucratic company where individual initiative thrives. However, the production system...

Suggests a way in which the psychological contract can be reconceptualized as a construct with multiple foci. Presents an argument for examining psychological contracts with importance placed on work groups. Concludes that previous conceptualizations of the psychological contract have...

Purpose – This paper provides an interview with Emmanuel Gobillot. Design/methodology/approach – This paper provides an interview with Hay Group Director of Leadership Services Emmanuel Gobillot who argues that to deliver results leaders must engage employees in relationships based on trust...

Purpose – Shaun O'Callaghan draws on work from book: Turnaround Leadership , which gives managers and leaders the tools they need to make decisions that will help them to lead and motivate their staff, and better communicate with customers, investors, lenders and teams....

Purpose – Discusses the need for businesses to adapt or die. This theme was explored at a pro.manchester – the membership organisation for the financial and professional services sector – meeting held in 2010. Design/methodology/approach – By way of example, this article describes how...