Purpose – Aims to recount how an equality and diversity staff‐development program is helping Mid‐Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust to place increasing value on equality and inclusion, and to reap the rewards of a diverse workforce Design/methodology/approach – Contains information from...

Purpose – Aims to explain how Procter & Gamble's Go, Give and Grow scheme is helping the company to attract the brightest and best graduates. Design/methodology/approach – Details how the scheme operates and presents the comments of two of the people who are taking part. Findings – Finds...

Purpose – Aims to highlight the benefits gained by InterContinental Hotels Group from the introduction new software for the merit‐pay review process. Design/methodology/approach – Draws on information provided by the InterContinental Hotels Group's senior vice‐president and head of...

Purpose – Aims to describes how UK bakery Bells of Lazonby teamed up with a housing association to create more affordable housing in its local community. Design/methodology/approach – Uses information from the company's managing director, who chairs the Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency and is...

Purpose – This year marks the 20th anniversary of the glass ceiling, but does this metaphor fully describe the experiences of women today? Recent research being conducted at the University of Exeter has identified a further barrier that women must conquer in order to succeed....

Purpose – Aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints 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 and places...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints 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 and places the...

Purpose – This article provides an interview with Geert Hofstede. Design/methodology/approach – Geert Hofstede answers questions about the challenges of cultural diversity. Findings – Geert Hofstede provides views and opinions on cultural diversity. Originality/value – Provides an...

Purpose – This article studies how Barclays began the Africa segment of the business. Design/methodology/approach – This article was prepared by attending a presentation by William Gibbon at the European HR Directors Summit, and a subsequent interview with Mr Gibbon, both in September 2005....

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints 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 and places the...