Human Resource Management International Digest: Volume 23 Issue 2

The keys that unlock entrepreneurialism in employees: … and some examples of firms that use them successfully

This paper aims to review current information and research concerning the entrepreneurial spirit of employees. It provides a brief overview of entrepreneurial behavior, how it…

Thought works for ThoughtWorks: Recruitment process ensures that company gets the people it wants

– This paper aims to describe an innovative recruitment process at ThoughtWorks, a software-application development company in India.

Birla milks its employees for the creamiest leaders of the future: Internal talent has a vital role in company development

– This paper aims to describe how Birla creates a strong pipeline of people who are ready to lead the organization in the future.

Barclays sets the gender agenda: Bank wins prize for inspiring the workforce of the future

This paper aims to detail some of the initiatives that helped Barclays to win the Inspiring the Workforce of the Future prize in the 2013 Opportunity Now gender-equality awards…

Walmart helps women to take control of their lives: Supermarket trains more than 60,000 working in the factories of its suppliers

– This paper aims to describe numerous ways in which supermarket Walmart is seeking to improve the lives of women across the world.

Jupiter Hotels helps stars to shine: Employee surveys enable HR to drive and monitor change

Examines the role and impact of employee engagement in an organization that has undergone major change. Looks at how to monitor and increase levels of staff engagement over time…

Online training helps basketball federation towards its goals: Coaches and players learn the steps to success

Observes how the Federazione Italiana Pallacanestro (FIP), the Italian National Basketball Federation, has concluded that increasing emphasis must be placed on training coaches…

Bank stems the loss of employees returning from abroad: Talent-management system helps to keep people loyal

– Aims to develop a greater understanding of the problems faced by returning employees after an expatriate assignment.

Blurry objectives threaten engagement and profitability: Language of expectations ensures employees know what they are working toward

– Considers the limitations of traditional objective setting and looks at an alternative approach using a conversation around mutual expectations.

Appreciating your staff makes sound business sense: The four main ways to make employees feel valued

– Advances the view that showing appreciation to employees makes sound business sense.

Twenty-one success sutras for chief executives: How to lead during turbulent times

– Provides chief executives with 21 tools for success in the turbulent global business environment.

Closing the curtains on moonlighting: It all comes down to effectively drafted contracts

The Strategic Manager

Effective Modern Coaching: The Principles and Art of Successful Business Coaching

Contemporary Issues in Management

Starting Strong: a Mentoring Fable

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