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Reducing the cost of mental health problems at work – what can companies do?
Piers BishopThe number of companies reporting mental health problems among staff is increasing. The author argues that initiatives to help staff cope with these difficulties are too late and…
Establishing spirituality in the workplace: The case of Guangxi Institute of Public Administration, P.R. China
Zhiqiang Wang, Yong HanExplores, from an insider’s perspective, human resource’s (HR’s) critical role in establishing spirituality practice at the Guangxi Institute of Public Administration, for…
Probing social media harassment: How firms can effectively investigate the bullies
Brian BealThe purpose of this paper is to examine the process of investigation of employee harassment via social media to develop best practices to help organizations conduct such…
Hanging on to wisdom of the “old”: Important role for HR in retention strategies
Brian BealThe purpose of this paper is to shed light on developments in Norwegian companies’ active ageing policies, and hence offer insight into what characterizes those Norwegian…
Being psychologically absent at work: Types and effects of job boredom
Graham ColeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
Pets in the workplace: A shaggy dog story?
Simon LinacreThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
When change is not as good as a rest
Simon LinacreThe purpose of the paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
The unseen costs of flexible working: Why using temporary contract workers can strain workgroup relationships
Pauline DruryTo examine the impact of employing temporary contract workers (“temps”) alongside permanent employees on the social capital of the organization.
Entrepreneurs need to be pitch perfect: TV’s Dragons’ Den illustrates the way a key skill has to be mastered
John WheatcroftExamines the skills needed to present a good two-minute pitch for a product or service which has been created by the “pitcher”.
Indian companies ignoring HR issues: A higher level of open-mindedness is needed
Brian BealThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent of corporate disclosure on human resources (HR) in the annual reports of top-performing Indian companies.
All in it together?: Public policies and learning disability support
Simon LinacreThe purpose of this paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
A search for new paths in Chinese industrial relations: Collective bargaining explores different approaches
John WheatcroftCollective bargaining (CB) in China is perceived as inadequate, thanks to the lack of trade union independence and representation. However, there are interesting developments in…
Food consumption and manufacturing output: Why eating healthily can bear fruit
Graham ColeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
Smoothing the passage to India: How cultural knowledge enhances HR management
Graham ColeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
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