Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify issues around the use of the concept “talent management” and its implementation in an international context. It also highlights techniques/solutions for better international talent management, which can be utilized by those who are...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to demonstrate how technology can improve the recruitment process. Design/methodology/approach – The author discusses how the replacement of a paper‐based system with online technology has greatly improved recruitment efficiencies and the candidate...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to demonstrate how a business can create a high performing workforce that provides a competitive advantage that is difficult to replicate. It seeks to provide a brief history of outsourcing to demonstrate that HR is neither too sensitive nor complex to...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to explore the importance and development of HR consulting and change management skills. Design/methodology/approach – The paper describes the results of a study of HR consulting and change management skills, and the practical application of consulting and...

Purpose – The Education and Employers Taskforce is a London‐based charity that was launched in October 2009 to help employers and educational organisations form effective relationships. The aim of this paper is to explore the benefits to employers and employees to be gained from engaging...

Purpose – It may be a cliché of modern business for a company to say that “people are our greatest asset,” but this is one truism that should be taken seriously. Up to 70 percent of a company's value is tied up in the skills and experience of its employees. All too often, however,...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to suggest that analytics are most useful where they support and enable strategic decisions about people management and the business. Design/methodology/approach – The paper explores how organizations can best make the link between strategy and the...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to identify how human resource (HR) professionals can best approach the measurement of human capital. This is an evolving area and those organizations held up as exemplars are constantly reviewing their approach and measures and striving for better...

Purpose – This paper aims to form a best practice guide on how to successfully customize employees' work experience to engage the workforce and boost talent retention, as well as employee performance and productivity to the benefit of the organization and its workforce....

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the degree to which employer brand management is being deployed to support internal employee engagement, in addition to its more common application in external image building and talent acquisition. Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents...