.... In that regard, Central and Eastern European multinationals present a blind spot in diversity management research. Design/methodology/approach This article examines the extent to which context shapes the discourse on diversity management in the Oil and Gas industry across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE...

... diversification are hotly debated issues in contemporary Europe, and there is a growing interest in understanding their possible social, economic and political outcomes. A question of key importance for the social sciences to adequately answer the challenges is the capability to measure these processes...

...Judit Takács; Ivett Szalma Purpose This paper seeks to answer the practical question whether the institutionalisation level of same‐sex relationships can affect the social acceptance of lesbian women and gay men in Europe, and highlight some of the factors that can potentially determine...

... Line management Europe The present study focuses on the adoption of “home‐based telework practices” allowing employees to perform (part of) their work activities from home, as one particular example of the emerging New Forms of Work Organization (for European telework figures, see Gareis...

... and development Gender Career development Cross‐cultural studies Europe This paper is based on some results of the PROMETEA project, funded by the European Commission under the 6th Framework Programme from November 2005 to December 2007. The aim of PROMETEA was to develop a better understanding...

...Birgit Blättel‐Mink; Caroline Kramer; Anina Mischau; Gaia di Luzio Gender equality University reform Europe United States of America In this book the intertwined processes of change in general higher education and gender equality developments are analysed. The collection of articles...

...Nicolina Kamenou Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the Gender, Migration and Equality stream of the Industrial Relations in Europe 2007 (UREC) Conference, which took place in Athens, Greece. Design/methodology/approach This paper summarizes a paper delivered at the first plenary...

...Ellen Kuhlmann; Ivy Lynn Bourgeault; Birgit Blättel‐Mink Purpose This article aims to address topical issues in the debate on gender (in)equality in higher education in Europe and beyond, and highlights future perspectives of research and practice. Design/methodology/approach It is based...

... to the adoption of NPM, fiscal austerity and the reorganisation of childcare social work throughout Europe. This paper illustrates the connectivities between NPM, gender, citizenship and the contested terrains within which professional and user group relationships and identities are being forged. The paper offers...

... International Volume 7 Number 6 1988 Women in Agriculture in Europe. by the Secretariat of the Committee of Agricultural Organisations in the European Community. European agriculture is today experiencing major upheavals brought about by economic and social changes, changes in market organisations, reform...