Purpose – From a macro perspective, the paper aims to present human resources challenges after the new leadership transition in China and propose future directions for policy and research in relation to human resource management and development. Design/methodology/approach – This essay is...

Purpose – The purpose of this perspective article is to identify the developmental trajectory of human resource management (HRM) research in the Mainland China as well as the major research gaps to be filled in the future. In particular, the paper focuses on the current challenges as well as...

Purpose – This article aims to highlight the importance of creativity and innovation in Chinese HRM research and practice. The authors first seek to bring some conceptual clarity to the term “innovation”, especially in relation to the notion of creativity. The authors then discuss Chinese...

Purpose – This article aims to present the second part of an interview with Dr Xiao-Ping Chen. The focus is on her experience in, and insight on, Chinese management research. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on a recent interview with Dr Xiao-Ping Chen. Findings – Dr...