Purpose – This paper aims to explores the development of a new performance-appraisal system that has enabled Havell’s, one of India’s largest and fastest-growing electrical and power-distribution-equipment manufacturers, to identify and invest in talented people early to build their...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the principal human resource (HR) management policies at global computer giant Dell. Design/methodology/approach – This paper focuses on performance management, recruitment, career development, employee development, remuneration and research...

Purpose – This paper aims to observe how Community Solutions, a project and property-management company, has become more disciplined about performance appraisals following the introduction of Dinamiks, a Cloud-based employee performance-management system. Design/methodology/approach – The...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper describes how an organization that would have had to pay almost £60,000 – more than its entire annual training budget – for a licence for a standard e-learning module on infection-control decided to create a course for itself....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to observe that UK supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has opened a college to train management teams for its fast-expanding network of local convenience stores. Design/methodology/approach – This study describes the reasons for the college and what it will...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to summarize recent commentary and research about employee engagement. It offers information on practices and suggestions aimed at helping human resource specialists and general managers to stimulate opportunities for employees to become more engaged in...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the nature of workaholism, the factors driving it and its impact on executives and their companies. Design/methodology/approach – This paper draws on the author’s first-hand experience of working in this area. Findings – It identifies...

Purpose – This paper aims to review information and research concerning the retention of employees; considers the costs of retention, job satisfaction and retention, data and trends; and offers advice on retention policy. Design/methodology/approach – This paper examines a large sample of...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to stress the need for continuous learning and constant feedback to help people develop as leaders. Design/methodology/approach – The study equips Chief Executive Officer (CEO) coaches with tools to build leaders who will become ladders for others. In...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the risks employers face when employees use social media. Design/methodology/approach – This paper considers the types of risks and suggests how they could be mitigated. Findings – It is revealed that employers need two policies to manage...