Human Resource Management International Digest: Volume 24 Issue 6

Helping managers to more effectively delegate authority

The purpose of this paper is to provide human resources (HR) practitioners with some information and tools to assist managers become more effective delegators of authority…

Talent development for top leaders: three HR initiatives for competitive advantage

This paper provides guidelines for how leaders can use human resource department capabilities to improve organizational performance and related outcomes.

Harnessing the power of the job description

The purpose of this paper is to show managers can effectively utilize a job description throughout an employee's tenure. Typically, a job description is used in the hiring…

Mind games that create a well-focussed worker: How mindfulness can aid well-being and make for more accomplished employees

Mindfulness is well-studied in many disciplines, but less so in management science. Little is known about its impacts on employees at work. This paper focuses on mindfulness at…

Controlling the boundaries: how to minimize the negative impact of working outside regular hours

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Stress of underworked and overpaid: Rooting out the causes of damaging absenteeism

Frequent absences from work can be highly disruptive, while also potentially indicating problematic working conditions that can lead to increased withdrawal behavior. The purpose…

Love is all around us in the workplace: But how does it affect the romantically involved?

The paper examines relationships in the workplace. It considers issues such as employee engagement, decisions to be in a relationship with a co-worker and its effects on…

Extending the careers of older workers: the role of individual working agreements

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Feedback fears for the “Me, Me, Me” generation: How to tread carefully in dishing out criticism

Demographic data indicate that the millennial generation is entering the workforce and will become an increasingly significant component of the workforce in the near future. The…

Why are the fat cats still purring?: Difficulty in curbing excessive directors’ pay

The paper examines two different approaches adopted in the UK to regulate directors’ remuneration. The aim is to explore the approaches to understand which one better regulates…

Why firms should develop women professionals: organizational support, growth and retention

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Stressing the importance of stress

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Jordanian perspectives on the disabled at work: Nation’s public sector offers some positive insights

This paper aims to explore attitudes of disabled employees towards their work in the Jordanian public sector, including facilities, the way that they are treated by other…

Women versus men

Findings In every office, every day, there are innumerable acts of sexism. The male manager opening a door for a female employee; the female director giving more encouragement to…

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