Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the drawbacks of viewing an organization's employees as simply “resources”, rather than as individual human beings with their own rights, needs and aspirations. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents the author's personal...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Lynne Sedgmore, CBE, Executive Director of 157 Group UK. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent interviewer. Findings – Lynne Sedgmore, CBE, is executive director of the 157 Group UK and...

Purpose – Highlights the need to be mindful of the global implications of migration and the ecology of diversity in our economy and organizations. Argues that support and programs for diversity are essential to a sustainable economy and the life chances of all our citizens....