{"title":"Developing a positive attitude to diversity and inclusion","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/hrmid-03-2024-0066","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/hrmid-03-2024-0066","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000Firms that diversify their workforce can boost performance and become more competitive. However, recruiting and integrating women professionals often poses a significant challenge in national and cultural contexts that uphold traditional views of gender. measures that include collaboration to build strategic alliances and mentoring can help overcome barriers faced and turn diversity and inclusion into a positive experience.\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":39790,"journal":{"name":"Human Resource Management International Digest","volume":"92 S6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140709373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effective diversity management","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/hrmid-03-2024-0065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/hrmid-03-2024-0065","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000Impact on diversity in CEE countries is largely limited to cultural pressures on EU member firms. But Oil and Gas MNEs that also operate in Western markets are more open to favorable approaches to the different dimensions of diversity.\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":39790,"journal":{"name":"Human Resource Management International Digest","volume":"28 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140715637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How leadership skills inspire organizational citizenship behavior","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/hrmid-03-2024-0064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/hrmid-03-2024-0064","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000Company performance can be enhanced when employees engage in organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). Likelihood of this outcome increases when leaders develop a supportive organizational culture and utilize key leadership skills to build positive relations with employees.\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":39790,"journal":{"name":"Human Resource Management International Digest","volume":"12 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140715685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Workplace training and firm performance","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/hrmid-03-2024-0063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/hrmid-03-2024-0063","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000Firms can boost performance by designing and implementing effective training programs for managers and employees. To achieve desired outcomes, focus should be placed on improving knowledge and skills that can lead to performance enhancement.\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":39790,"journal":{"name":"Human Resource Management International Digest","volume":"8 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140713995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A mixed bag","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/hrmid-02-2024-0054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/hrmid-02-2024-0054","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000This paper identified that the demographic characteristics of the leadership had an impact on the diversity of the workforce at senior management level.\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":39790,"journal":{"name":"Human Resource Management International Digest","volume":"11 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140723458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The perceived/experienced sexism scale","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/hrmid-03-2024-0058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/hrmid-03-2024-0058","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000The relationship between perceptions of sexism and job outcomes of job satisfaction and turnover intentions is mediated by perceived organizational support and trust.\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":39790,"journal":{"name":"Human Resource Management International Digest","volume":"4 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140739211","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors influencing team performance: Indian study assesses characteristics of GenY and GenZ cohorts in the workplace","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/hrmid-02-2024-0047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/hrmid-02-2024-0047","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000A study of Indian working professionals showed GenY and GenZ cohorts differed significantly in their approaches to core self-evaluations (CSE), team cohesion and organisational culture, but no significant difference was found in team performance. Meanwhile, the study also showed that CSE, team cohesion and organisational culture had a positive effect on team performance\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":39790,"journal":{"name":"Human Resource Management International Digest","volume":"7 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140244981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Self-goal setting and career sustainability research from China explores roles of career crafting and perceived organizational goal clarity","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/hrmid-02-2024-0041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/hrmid-02-2024-0041","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.\u0000\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000A study of teachers in Chinese schools examined the antecedents of career sustainability with a focus more on proactive behavior from employees than internal traits, or the company’s organizational goals. Their research showed that self-goal setting has a positive influence on career sustainability and also that career crafting mediates the relationship. The effect is stronger when perceived organizational clarity is high.\u0000\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":39790,"journal":{"name":"Human Resource Management International Digest","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140245666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Job insecurity’s relation to employee performance: review of existing studies shows quantitative approach dominates and highlights need for more research","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/hrmid-02-2024-0049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/hrmid-02-2024-0049","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.\u0000\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000An international team of researchers carried out a review of the existing peer-reviewed studies of job insecurity (JI). The results showed the quantitative cognitive dimension has dominated. Meanwhile, in-role performance and OCB (organizational citizenship behaviors) were most often investigated in relation to the four dimensions of job insecurity, drawing from a range of theoretical perspectives.\u0000\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":39790,"journal":{"name":"Human Resource Management International Digest","volume":"676 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140246595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Women and racial minorities: the relationship between diversity in the workplace and financial performance","authors":"","doi":"10.1108/hrmid-02-2024-0037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/hrmid-02-2024-0037","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose\u0000This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000On average 40% of the employees are female and 40% are from racial minorities while the mean percentage of women managers is 34% and 29% for racial minorities. Companies with 45% women managers and over have a significantly higher profit margin than those with the lowest percentages and those with 48% racial minority managers and over also have a significantly higher profit margin than those with the lowest percentages.\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000The 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":39790,"journal":{"name":"Human Resource Management International Digest","volume":"44 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140076806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}