Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explain how to provide effective feedback. Design/methodology/approach – The paper considers three impediments to effective feedback – the pain of social rejection, the fact that people tend to listen from their dominant brain hemisphere and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the main findings and recommendations from a study into women on boards in the life‐sciences industry. Design/methodology/approach – The paper focuses on such questions as: Does the gender imbalance mirror UK plc and if so, what can be done...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with Dr Meredith Belbin. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides an interview with Dr Meredith Belbin. Findings – The paper explores Belbin's thoughts on current issues including HR management, organizational...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline the role social media plays in the life cycle of an employee. Design/methodology/approach – Human resources should approach the themes of social media similarly to the way that marketing approaches the topic. Findings – Human resources and...

Purpose – This paper aims to outline some key issues in mobile learning technology. Design/methodology/approach – The paper discusses the impact of mobile learning technology, based on the author's experience in the field. Findings – Decide, design, develop and deploy is the standard...

Purpose – This paper aims to discuss the impact new technology has had on performance support. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reports the findings from a five‐year investigation into methods of improving performance in the workplace. Findings – HR applications of performance...

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments...

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments...

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments...

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments...