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Employment law outlook

Pitt, Mike - In: Human Resource Management International Digest 14 (2006) 6

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Employment law outlook

Pitt, Mike - In: Human Resource Management International Digest 14 (2006) 7

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In: Human Resource Management International Digest 14 (2006) 7

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Ageing – “Carpe diem” has no use‐by date

Rabey, Gordon - In: Human Resource Management International Digest 13 (2005) 1, pp. 3-5

Purpose – Advances a positive view of ageing and the importance of planning a purposeful future. Findings – Argues the case for the introduction into the employment contract of a flexible retirement clause after an agreed period. Puts forward a five point WIIFM (what's in it for me?) index...

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Testing graduates at Lloyds TSB : How bank selects the people who will lead it into the future

In: Human Resource Management International Digest 13 (2005) 1, pp. 12-14

Purpose – To highlight the successful use by Lloyds TSB of online and paper‐based numerical‐reasoning tests to help to sift the high volume of applicants for its graduate program. Design/methodology/approach – The article is based on an interview with Sally Cox, human‐resource manager...

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Satisfied employees keep better track of tornadoes at the US National Weather Service : Cultural change boosts staff performance

In: Human Resource Management International Digest 13 (2005) 1, pp. 15-18

Purpose – To examine a comprehensive leadership‐skills and diversity program established by the US National Weather Service to bring about positive cultural change and improved organizational performance. Design/methodology/approach – The article is based on information provided by the...

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E‐learning connects Cable & Wireless with big cost savings : … and helps to keep employees up to date in a constantly changing sector

In: Human Resource Management International Digest 13 (2005) 1, pp. 19-20

Purpose – To review the implementation of e‐learning throughout the global operations of Cable & Wireless. Design/methodology/approach – The article is based on information provided by Cable & Wireless, and course supplier Thomson NETg. Findings – Cable & Wireless estimates that using...

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The sustainability of teamwork under changing circumstances : The case of Volvo‐Ghent

In: Human Resource Management International Digest 13 (2005) 1, pp. 21-23

Purpose – To assess how team working processes at the Volvo‐Ghent car plant in Belgium could evolve following the purchase of Volvo by Ford and the intention to vastly increase production from the year 2004. Design/methodology/approach – Doctoral research on work organization in Belgian...

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Between a rock and a hard place: the dilemmas of managing part‐time working in the police service : Is working part‐time a fair cop?

In: Human Resource Management International Digest 13 (2005) 1, pp. 24-25

Purpose – To study the effects of the introduction of part‐time working on managing a police force. Design/methodology/approach – This case study involved in‐depth, semi‐structured interviews with part‐time officers in an English police force, their full‐time colleagues and...

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