Purpose Many organizations hold the traditional view that due to the potential of higher job dissatisfaction and employee turnover rates, hiring overqualified job candidates is risky. The purpose of this paper is to take an alternative perspective, using human capital and resource-based theories...

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 places...

Purpose This paper aims to demonstrate the practical application of resource-based theory to the work of HR practitioners and to show how employees can be a direct source of competitive advantage for the firm. Findings The popular models of competitive strategy seem to reduce employees to...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints 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 places the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Michael Armstrong, joint Managing Partner of e‐reward and former Chief Examiner of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent...

The Chubb Group of insurance companies and Bear Stearns security company are among the large corporations that have, over the last decade, been gradually liberating their internal labor markets. The traditional system of management determining the employee’s career path has been replaced by a...

Attracting top talent to an organization has never been more difficult, according to a senior recruiter with more than 18 years experience. Hamish Davidson, Veredus Executive Resourcing chairman, described some of the lessons he has learned while recruiting for the public, private and...

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...

Purpose – Highlights common pitfalls managers face when introducing diversity policies. Design/methodology/approach – Examines some questions that have to be answered and steps that have to be taken before thoroughgoing diversity policies can be developed. Findings – Urges organizations to...