Human Resource Management International Digest

Publisher:: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Publication date:: 2021-02-01

ISBN:: 0967-0734

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Back to the future: Oxford researcher examines reasons behind “Great Resignation” and the merits and popularity of hybrid working
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 the articles in context. Findings: A researcher from Oxford University found that the Covid19 pandemic impacted the world of work for two interconnected reasons. First, it created uncertainty in the workplace. Second, it blocked existing models of work and forced experimentation, such as flexible and online working. Originality/value: The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
Fostering egalitarianism: Norwegian study shows humor and acknowledgment of generational differences are biggest factors for professional services teams
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 the articles in context. Findings: Norwegian researchers carried out a qualitative study to find the best ways to foster egalitarianism in professional services teams (PSFs). Based on 41 in-depth interviews, they concluded that acknowledgement of generational differences and humor are the best ways to facilitate egalitarianism and psychological safety. Originality/value: The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
Innovative work behavior: researchers from China carried out a systematic review of a portfolio of 910 publications from Scopus database
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 the articles in context. Findings: Researchers from China carried out a systematic review of a portfolio of 910 publications about innovative work behavior (IWB) from the Scopus database. They identified the most prolific sources of IWB studies and listed several future directions for research. Originality/value: The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
Overcoming organizational politics: tenacity and passion help employees to overcome disappointment at self-serving cultures and continue to help colleagues voluntarily
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 the articles in context. Findings: A study examined the connection between employees’ perceptions of organizational politics and helping behavior. It explained the mediating roles of both affective commitment and tenacity and passion for work. Originality/value: The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
Achieving positive outcomes from online training. Goal setting and achievement goal orientation
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 the articles in context. Findings: The positive impact of training can be enhanced if learners set appropriate goals at the outset. By opting to pursue a mastery goal, learners are likely to engage more with the deep learning strategies that are associated with a broader range of desirable outcomes for both learners and their organization. Originality/value: The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
Finding ways to enhance job performance. Are age and job involvement influential factors?
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 the articles in context. Findings: Regardless of their age, workers perform better when they feel affinity with the organization and their role within it. Companies that meet the needs of employees and involve them in decision-making can positively influence their job involvement and accordingly increase employee job satisfaction and job performance. Originality/value: The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
Making public organizations more resilient. Macro-competences hold the key
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 the articles in context. Findings: Institutions become better equipped to face the array of challenges in today’s unpredictable world when they focus on building and strengthening macro-competencies. Development of capabilities within each of these five key areas will serve to make the organization more resilient overall. Originality/value: The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
How to improve conditions for workplace learning. Addressing barriers to learning is important
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 the articles in context. Findings: Different types of barrier can impede the learning that is critical within workplaces that are complex and challenging. Firms that identify and successfully address these barriers become better placed to create conditions that are more conducive to workplace learning. Originality/value: The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
Soft skills leadership: a critical reflective approach
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 the articles in context. Findings: The findings indicate that that the soft skills development program based on critical reflection in the workplace does have the potential to promote changes in manager’s behavior. Originality/value: The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
How to facilitate knowledge sharing in the firm. Satisfaction with job training helps
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 the articles in context. Findings: Knowledge sharing can positively influence how organizations perform and help them become more competitive. Firms are able to increase employee engagement in knowledge sharing practices by providing job training that fulfills their development needs and leaves them satisfied. Originality/value: The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.