...Deepak Halan Purpose This study draws lessons from e-tailer adaptations to the enhanced protection needs of employees and customers and capability development, during events such as social distancing causing crises (SDCC) and provides a conceptual framework. Design/methodology/approach...

...Justine Mutanga; Godwin Kaisara; Khulekani Yakobi; Sulaiman Olusegun Atiku Purpose This study explores some of the key push and pull factors to consider in talent development and retention of competent employees by businesses operating in Namibia. Design/methodology/approach The participants...

...Joan Marques Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an alternative way of perceiving the constant state of flux in today’s workplaces, and help encourage managers as well as non-managerial employees, who find themselves in transitional situations, to perceive these as a natural...

...Shubha Dubey; Namita Ruparel; Rajneesh Choubisa Purpose Positive psychology views organizational virtuousness (OV) and psychological capital (PsyCap) as significant external and internal variables. From a research perspective, both OV and PsyCap have indicated a positive relationship with employee...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Innovation, work environment, employee-centric, company culture and altruism are identified as key concepts in workplace wellness for smaller businesses. It is critical that such firms focus on these concepts and the various themes incorporated within them...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Making the workplace a fun environment can benefit a firm in many ways. However, people’s perception of what constitutes fun can vary considerably and give rise to tensions. Different types of fun are evident and employees differ in the way that they engage...

... the firm is lowered when an employee feels that he or she is presented with the chance to learn and grow. But without such opportunities, the grass will undoubtedly look greener elsewhere. Given its critical importance, companies should strive to create a working and learning environment in which support...

.... Is such a risk really worthwhile? On the contrary, being ethical is a prime motivator for the more judicious companies. Organizational culture is defined by it. Employee perception that an ethical climate prevails makes them better positioned to distinguish between virtuous and improper behaviors within...

... the articles in context. Findings There was a time when employees who had worked for many different organizations over various industries might have had their rich experience counted against them when applying for a new position. “Seems he/ she can't stick at a job” or “They don't seem to have made up...

... that a company's best asset is its workforce. Consequently, success is arguably much likelier for those boasting employees who are willing, competent and able to perform effectively throughout their working lives. People are significantly more productive when they are content. That much is obvious. The key...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Work‐life balance usually gets a bit more complicated than deciding who makes the breakfast toast before you set off for work in the morning. Politicians and civil servants are good at responding to calls for the “rights” of employees with family...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Business is riddled with bad bosses. Some are greedy, egotistical or corrupt, some merely ineffective or incompetent, while others display inappropriate behavior towards employees. So what can be done about it? Practical implications The paper provides...

... Engagement for performance has a lasting impact on the bottom line and, in today's tough and challenging economy, organizations cannot afford to carry employees who do not contribute to the best of their abilities. Whilst many organizational level engagement strategies are concerned with building...

...L. Zonca © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 --> Education and training Employees Organizations Article Type: Abstracts From: Development and Learning in Organizations, Volume 26, Issue 3 Zonca L. APICS – The Performance Advantage, 2012, Vol. 22 No. 1...

..., like asking questions or receiving feedback; and these are also included in Table I . © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Workplace learning Learning methods employees Perception Two substantial research projects funded by the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC...

...A.E.M. Van Vianen © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 --> Ageing Development Employees Human resource management Training Article Type: Abstracts From: Development and Learning in Organizations, Volume 25, Issue 4 Van Vianen A.E.M., Dalhoeven B.A.G.W...

...N. Owusu-Frimpong © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 --> Employees Ghana Implementation Internal marketing Organizations Article Type: Abstracts From: Development and Learning in Organizations, Volume 25, Issue 3 Owusu-Frimpong N. and Martins A.Journal...

...J.H. Yamamura Keywords: Accountants, Employees, Skills shortages, United States of America Reports that, despite the current economic downturn and recession, there is still a continuing shortage of talented people to appoint to positions in accounting firms. Draws on recent survey results...

... in context. Findings Business organizations come in all shapes and sizes and often exhibit more differences than similarities. But one factor common to all is that success is highly dependent on the skills, knowledge and experience of the employees within them. The late Ray Kroc obviously recognized...

... story. After the hard work of engaging and sustaining the essential support of employers, then the really hard work starts – sustaining the interest of employees from enrolment, through delivery and to completion of an award. Practical implications Provides strategic insights and practical thinking...