Introduction: HRM and job performance incentives

Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to introduce the special issue of IJM, a collection of papers that were originally presented at the 88^th Applied Econometrics Association Conference.

Design/methodology/approach

Provides a general outline of the focus of the issue.

Findings

The conference papers aimed to stimulate discussion on the “Econometrics of labour demand”. They focus on aspects of HRM, including incentive pay schemes, job satisfaction, promotion and social concerns.

Originality/value

The paper outlines the development of personnel economics over the past 25 years and introduces the papers in the special issue of IJM.

Citation

Mahy, B., Plasman, R. and Rycx, F. (2005), "Introduction: HRM and job performance incentives", International Journal of Manpower, Vol. 26 No. 7/8, pp. 613-618. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437720510628095