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Article
Publication date: 1 July 1980

A.J. Paterson

Viscosity determinations play an important part in the research and produce control of paint, varnish and lacquers. Of the rotational viscometers available the Brookfield…

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Viscosity determinations play an important part in the research and produce control of paint, varnish and lacquers. Of the rotational viscometers available the Brookfield Synchro‐Lectric is widely accepted as the one most suited to general usage. It is ruggedly constructed, more versatile than other types, much easier to clean and requires no calculations to obtain viscosity values.

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Pigment & Resin Technology, vol. 9 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0369-9420

Article
Publication date: 1 December 1992

Brookfield Viscometers recently ran a lighthearted competition in its newsletter — ‘Brookfield News’ — to find the oldest Brookfield instrument still in working use.

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Brookfield Viscometers recently ran a lighthearted competition in its newsletter — ‘Brookfield News’ — to find the oldest Brookfield instrument still in working use.

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Pigment & Resin Technology, vol. 21 no. 12
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0369-9420

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Publication date: 1 June 1998

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Pigment & Resin Technology, vol. 27 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0369-9420

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Article
Publication date: 1 October 1991

Brookfield Viscometers Ltd of Loughton, Essex has recently launched a Cone & Plate version of its DVIII programmable rheometer.

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Brookfield Viscometers Ltd of Loughton, Essex has recently launched a Cone & Plate version of its DVIII programmable rheometer.

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Pigment & Resin Technology, vol. 20 no. 10
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0369-9420

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Publication date: 3 September 2016

Yvonne McNulty

I build on a strong foundation of prior studies about expatriate compensation in general to provide an overview of changes in expatriate compensation, from home- to host-based…

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Purpose

I build on a strong foundation of prior studies about expatriate compensation in general to provide an overview of changes in expatriate compensation, from home- to host-based approaches, during the past 10 years.

Methodology/approach

Underpinned by findings from academic and practitioner literature, I review and integrate studies of expatriate compensation and global talent management to outline the challenges and opportunities home- and host-based compensation approaches present to MNEs.

Findings

Home-based compensation is becoming an outdated and overly expensive model that is often ineffective in moving MNEs’ global competitive advantage to where it needs to be, leaving host-based approaches as the only alternative. But the use of host-based “cheaper” compensation approaches can also lead to unintended outcomes for MNEs in terms of unforeseen opportunity costs (such as the loss of critical talent) arising from shortsighted compensation decisions.

Practical implications

I argue that expatriate compensation works best when it is not based on an employees’ home-country status but instead on the role that he or she performs locally. I suggest a host-based compensation approach — global compensation — that is based on the worth of the position rather than where the individual has come from. Such an approach is more equitable because it is performance-based thereby eliminating overpaying and perceived unfairness. It is much simpler to administer than home-based compensation because it represents an extension of most MNEs already existing domestic (home country) pay-for-performance model.

Originality/value

Despite more than 10 years of new compensation practices being implemented and reported by global mobility practitioners, very little has been studied or written by scholars about some of the recent changes in expatriate compensation over the past decade. The chapter addresses this gap in academic literature.

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Global Talent Management and Staffing in MNEs
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-78635-353-5

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Publication date: 4 December 2023

John Goodwin, Laura Behan, Mohamad M. Saab, Niamh O’Brien, Aine O’Donovan, Andrew Hawkins, Lloyd F. Philpott, Alicia Connolly, Ryan Goulding, Fiona Clark, Deirdre O’Reilly and Corina Naughton

Adolescent mental health is a global concern. There is an urgent need for creative, multimedia interventions reflecting adolescent culture to promote mental health literacy and…

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Purpose

Adolescent mental health is a global concern. There is an urgent need for creative, multimedia interventions reflecting adolescent culture to promote mental health literacy and well-being. This study aims to assess the impact of a film-based intervention on adolescent mental health literacy, well-being and resilience.

Design/methodology/approach

A pretest-posttest intervention with a multi-methods evaluation was used. A convenience sample of ten schools facilitated students aged 15–17 years to engage in an online intervention (film, post-film discussion, well-being Webinar). Participants completed surveys on well-being, resilience, stigma, mental health knowledge and help-seeking. Five teachers who facilitated the intervention participated in post-implementation interviews or provided a written submission. Analysis included paired-t-test and effect size calculation and thematic analysis.

Findings

Matched pretest-posttest data were available on 101 participants. There were significant increases in well-being, personal resilience and help-seeking attitudes for personal/emotional problems, and suicidal ideation. Participants’ free-text comments suggested the intervention was well-received, encouraging them to speak more openly about mental health. Teachers similarly endorsed the intervention, especially the focus on resilience.

Originality/value

Intinn shows promise in improving adolescents’ mental health literacy and well-being. Film-based interventions may encourage adolescents to seek professional help for their mental health, thus facilitating early intervention.

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Mental Health Review Journal, vol. 29 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1361-9322

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Publication date: 1 February 2003

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Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, vol. 55 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0036-8792

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Publication date: 1 June 1998

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Pigment & Resin Technology, vol. 27 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0369-9420

Article
Publication date: 25 February 2022

Susan Shortland and Stephen J. Perkins

The purpose of this paper is to report on trends in the deployment of minority expatriates, review organisational interventions to increase expatriate diversity and to consider…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to report on trends in the deployment of minority expatriates, review organisational interventions to increase expatriate diversity and to consider the challenges facing employers in widening expatriate diversity through a review of practitioner publications published by relocation management companies/consultancies.

Design/methodology/approach

A review of 109 practitioner publications on organisational international assignment policy and practice was conducted to identify trends across three decades in minority expatriation and employer interventions to widen expatriate diversity.

Findings

Practitioner publications record percentage female expatriate participation and expatriate age profiles. While expatriate diversity challenges are reported, employer interventions focus on supporting women and LGBTQ+ assignees but with little detail on their outcomes. There is little emphasis on ethnicity/race, religion, disability, pregnancy/maternity, intersectionality of diversity characteristics and inclusion.

Research limitations/implications

Practitioner publications consulted were primarily Western-focused, with access to a “complete” publications record precluded. Academic research that compares employer policy on diversity interventions with how it is implemented is needed.

Practical implications

A stronger focus on supporting the full range of expatriate diversity attributes and intersectionality is required, explaining how challenges have been addressed and inclusion achieved.

Social implications

Analysis of employer interventions could assist organisations to widen expatriate diversity and inclusion, and minorities to access international careers.

Originality/value

This review of practitioner data reveals trends in the deployment of minority expatriates, interventions taken by employers and challenges they perceive in widening expatriate diversity, providing a unique perspective and enriching our understanding of academic expatriate diversity research. Path-dependent organisational action may hinder employers' future focus on diversity, inclusion and intersectionality.

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Career Development International, vol. 27 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1362-0436

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Article
Publication date: 1 July 1991

Pump Repairs Manchester believes itself to be the only company specialising exclusively in the repair of industrial pumps to have been awarded BS 5750 approval. Even more…

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Pump Repairs Manchester believes itself to be the only company specialising exclusively in the repair of industrial pumps to have been awarded BS 5750 approval. Even more unusually, approval was granted on the first application.

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Pigment & Resin Technology, vol. 20 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0369-9420

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