Purpose – Previous research demonstrates the link between corporate culture and organizational commitment. Given the potential differences in espoused corporate culture and its perception by employees, the purpose of this paper is to find an answer to the following question: how does...

Argues that, in spite of the good intentions of equal opportunities policies, the needs of older career women appear to be unnoticed. These women often find, on approaching retirement, that they are side‐lined into “caring” roles, usually with elderly relatives. There is often no corporate...

Endorses the contemporary focus on empowering strategies and practices, and commends the model of the manager as coach as a key development technique which can accelerate learning and performance management when effectively applied. Considers elements central to effective coaching, highlighting...

Investigates a network launch and the publication of a research report in the human resource field by the Work in America Institute, a workplace research organization. Proposes that these may provide indicators for other countries. States the objectives of the network, which were to: investigate...

Reports that most organizations see training and development as the province of the human resource department. Proposes that responsibility for this should be placed in the hands of the line manager. Investigates how the responsibility for training and development can be successfully transferred...

Investigates the three‐year trainer and team development initiative at Coral, the bookmaker, intended to support the company′s launch of a ew brand and image. Concludes that training of people is fundamental to efficiency and progress, with responsibility for this being with both the line...

Describe a methodology for analysing competence requirements and pinpointing competence enhancements, together with the appropriate training media, which is applicable to all management and technical specialist functions. Argues that the methodology may be integrated with corporate career...

Reports on trends in human resource best practice in the USA. Asks where human resources should be concentrated, and what high‐performing organizations are doing to motivate and retain key employees. Reports on surveys which suggest that when top management promotes progressive human resources...

Alludes to the often heard phrase ‐ “our people are our greatest asset” ‐ and wonders how many organizations have really captured the full value of their human resource (HR). Examines why the HR function has to change from being reactive, to becoming the agent of change. Outlines an...

Reports on how Holiday Inn Worldwide has successfully implemented competency‐based HR strategies which directly link compensation and individual performance to business objectives. The core competencies deemed to be of value to the organization were customer service orientation; flexibility;...