Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe an award‐winning training program at Scottish building contractor Lakesmere. Design/methodology/approach – The paper explores the reasons for the program, the form it takes and the results it has achieved. Findings – The paper explains...

Purpose – This paper aims to describe the human resource (HR) policies that help employees at stamped and forged components manufacturer Peaksafe Industries (Shanghai) Ltd to feel a greater sense of job security. Design/methodology/approach – The paper sites the case study in the context of...

Purpose – This paper seeks to highlight the important role human resource (HR) plays in organizations during mergers and acquisitions. Design/methodology/approach – The paper looks at the role of HR in various organizations that have undergone mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and captures the...

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the role of human‐resource (HR) specialists as change agents and the competencies they need in order to execute this role. Design/methodology/approach – Drawing on the HR literature, the paper enumerates the skills that HR specialists should seek to...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine how best to ensure that good recruits stay with a company. Design/methodology/approach – The paper explains the importance of proper inductions to make talented people feel as though they truly belong. It also presents a framework that can...

Purpose – This paper seeks to describe how to lead an effective team and inspire, rather than simply motivate, its members. Design/methodology/approach – The paper explores what makes people act selflessly in a tragedy. It reveals that this kind of behavior results from people feeling that...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline what it takes to be a successful interim manager in today's pharmaceutical industry, based on the experiences of two people currently in the role. Design/methodology/approach – The paper explains when it is and is not appropriate to employ an...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide an interview Lyssa Barber, Managing Consultant and Head of Private Wealth Management at specialist financial recruitment company Allemby Hunt Design/methodology/approach – The interview is conducted by an independent interviewer. Findings...

Purpose – The aim of this article is to argue that human resources (HR) should adjust the role it performs depending on its local environment – what is desirable and achievable. Design/methodology/approach – The paper discusses the arguments for and against the arrival of a universal...

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...