TY  - JOUR
AB  - 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 articles in context.Findings–Kate Feather is an HR professional at PeopleMetrics, Philadelphia. In her article, “Helping HR to measure up: arming the ‘soft’ function with hard metrics”, she establishes how HR, typically viewed as a discipline which does not operate within traditional business practices of measurement and corporate strategy, can and should be embraced as an asset in holistic business management.Practical implications–Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.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.
VL  - 16
IS  - 3
SN  - 0967-0734
DO  - 10.1108/09670730810869538
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/09670730810869538
PY  - 2008
Y1  - 2008/01/01
TI  - Making HR count: How to validate a “soft” function through employee‐engagement strategy
T2  - Human Resource Management International Digest
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 25
EP  - 27
Y2  - 2024/04/20
ER  -