Purpose - This study aims to determine the current state of research on sustainability in the context of human resource management (HRM) practices adopted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), identify the most important gaps and propose an agenda for future studies....

Human resource management (HRM) plays a critical role in shaping public administration by ensuring the efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptability of public institutions. In post-socialist European countries, HRM reforms have been central to broader public sector transformations aimed at...

In the highly complex world of human resource management (HRM), organizations need to maintain both an inward and an outward approach in times of crisis. To adequately manage human resources, it is necessary to consider the environment and the literature on turnaround strategy. This study...

Purpose - Employees' perceptions of digital transformation (DT) affect digital technology adoption and utilization. These attitudes, such as digital preparation or acceptance of digitization, are linked to personal and organisational resources. The goal is to assess employees' impressions of (1)...

During the COVID-19, Muslim entrepreneurs had to adapt to remain resilient. These Muslim entrepreneurs can rely on entrepreneurial personality and skill traits to survive a crisis. This paper aims to expand the analysis of the several contributing factors to the resiliency of small- and...

The digital maturity of Human Resource Management (HRM) is a critical determinant of organisational success in today's digital age. This paper aims to contribute to the limited literature on the "digital maturity" of HRM by identifying emerging themes and success factors of HRM in the digital...

A recent cross-cultural study suggests employees may be classified, based on their scores on a measure of work ethic, into three profiles labeled as "live to work," "work to live," and "work as a necessary evil." The present study assesses whether these profiles were stable before and after an...

This study contributes to the emerging literature on the employee work passion appraisal (EWPA) model, by replicating structural equation modeling across three samples (total n = 4,613). We examine passion for work as a mediator of employees' work environment characteristics and work intentions....

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of quality-oriented human resource practices (QHRP) on organizational ambidexterity. Furthermore, the mediating role of ambidextrous culture in the relationship between QHRP and organizational ambidexterity was assessed....

Whilst research on Wasta has been improving in quantity and quality, there is still much more to know about the interactions between the different parties in Wasta transactions, the role of power in this process and how it impacts HR functions. As such, this research aims to address this gap by...

This study explores the impact of Industry 5.0 on discriminatory behaviors toward migrant employees within organizations. Through semi-structured qualitative interviews with 15 migrant workers in the UK, this research identifies key challenges faced by migrant employees amidst the integration of...

Purpose The literature currently offers only fragmentary insights into the research on the relationship between employee emotions and human resource management (HRM). Therefore, further research is essential to bridge this knowledge gap. Our study aims to identify the mediating effects of...

This article presents the new linked employee-employer study of the Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP-LEE2), which offers new research opportunities for various academic fields. In particular, the study contains two waves of an employer survey for persons in dependent work that is also linkable to the...

Recently, Generation Z, born from 1995 to 2010, started entering the labor market and is becoming an important human resource. They will account for 27% of the workforce by 2025, therefore, studying this cohort and how they perceive careers is critically significant. However, literature on...

This study is a systematic review of literature related to human resource management (HRM) practices in the Sultanate of Oman. The study aimed to advance research and practice related to HRM practices in the context of Oman. The study evaluates the effectiveness of HRM practices in enhancing...

Job resources are known to be key drivers of work engagement, but surprisingly, little is known about the relative importance of specific job resources in comparison to one another. We investigated the relative importance of eight job resources both cross-sectionally and over a 3-year time...

Purpose - This study aims to describe the competitive ability of MSMEs Palu Fried Onions (BGP) from the point of view of human resources, namely innovation and the influence of motivation. Research methodology - This research was conducted on 141 active BGP MSMEs in Palu and tested using...

Purpose This study investigates how human resource training and development (HRTD) shapes workplace spirituality in higher education. It delves into key factors impacting spirituality among academics, such as colleague support and e-learning initiatives. Through analytical tools like percentage...

Organizational change (OC) initiatives require effective human resource management practices (HRMPs). This review analyzes recent research on the role of HRMPs in OC, focusing on major trends and differences between Western and non-Western contexts. A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic...