Human Resource Management International Digest: Volume 22 Issue 6

Workforce management for worldwide workers

The purpose of this article is to highlight the need for human resources (HR) specialists to ensure that there is one record of each employee that integrates information on his or…

The Boeing blueprint for dealing with organized labor: Employer strategies in a changing slow-growth economy

The purpose of this article is to examine changing employer strategies in dealing with organized labor through Boeing’s negotiations with its local Puget Sound, Washington-based…

Dell’s technical-support staff have the power to do more: Recruitment and training ensure quality customer service

– This paper aims to describe how computer giant Dell recruits and trains its technical-support staff.

Diversity powers performance at Catalyst Energy: Company college imparts engineering skills to women

This paper aims to observe how the Catalyst Energy college of engineering for women has played a significant role in helping to train women in fields such as mechanical…

Ethan learns to be a learning organization: Culture change prompts greater openness and empowerment

This paper aims to describe the main human resource management policies at Ethan Power Private Ltd, an Indian design, sales and manufacturing company, and the specific…

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has the right prescription for diversity: Company earns top slot in annual ranking

– This paper aims to describe the actions that have helped Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation to reach No. 1 in this year’s DiversityInc top 50 companies for diversity.

HSBC banks on more women at the top: Program seeks to support the progression of female staff

The paper aims to describe how HSBC is supporting women’s progression, rather than simply focusing on developing females into senior roles, in an attempt to increase the…

Starbucks puts a degree on the menu for 135,000 employees: College achievement plan seeks to repair the fractured American dream

This paper aims to describe how coffeehouse chain Starbucks has teamed up with Arizona State University (ASU) to offer a big discount on online undergraduate education for 135,000…

Building a culture of creativity at Moving Pixels Company: Informality, openness and respect support hard-working employees

– The paper aims to describe the key role of creativity at Moving Pixels, a small Indian media company.

Infosys nurtures the talent of tomorrow: Institute schools a pool of leaders in company’s strategy and values

– The paper aims to describe how the Infosys leadership institute is preparing a pool of talent to take over running the company in the years ahead.

Globoforce achieves stellar performance through its stars: Recognition program has meaning for every employee, every day

– This paper describes the policies that have helped human resource (HR) consultant Globoforce to feature prominently in several Great Place to Work awards.

Supporting staff to fight corruption: Companies rise to the challenge by setting the right example

This paper aims to explain the nature of bribery in the workplace and puts forward suggestions about how to end it. It also provides examples of bribery legislation in the UK…

Create Your Future the Peter Drucker Way: Developing and Applying a Forward-Focused Mindset

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