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 and...

Purpose – This viewpoint looks at what can be done to increase the numbers of women in consulting firms. Design/methodology/approach – The authors interviewed almost 40 senior people in leading consulting firms around the world. Findings – Many factors have a bearing on whether women...

Purpose Explores, from an insider’s perspective, human resource’s (HR’s) critical role in establishing spirituality practice at the Guangxi Institute of Public Administration, for enhancing academics and administrative staff’ intrinsic satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach Describes...

Purpose This paper aims to describe an innovative recruitment campaign at HCL Technologies, India’s fourth largest information technology company. This campaign received media coverage in 60 national and international news outlets. Design/methodology/approach Using case study methodology, this...

Purpose – This paper aims to illustrate what agile management looks like, why it is increasingly necessary and how it can be developed and supported. Design/methodology/approach – This is a case study from a large complex organization (Lancashire County Council) showing how management...

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 and...

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 and...

Purpose – This paper aims to describe how HCL Technologies has been recognized as Britain’s top employer for nine years consecutively. Design/methodology/approach – It explores the culture change in HCL Technologies and its revolutionary decision to put “Employees First, Customer...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the risks faced by employers as a result of subjecting vulnerable employees to exploitative business practices that are akin to slavery. Design/methodology/approach The study considers examples of exploitative approaches that employers have...

Purpose This paper aims to explore the subject of individual development, the benefits it offers to a business and tips for making it a success. Design/methodology/approach Sadie Lofthouse is Head of Human Resources at Adnams, the award-winning brewer, distiller and retailer, a company that...