... to be consistent and ongoing. The feedback must be perceived by millennials as benefiting them now or in the future. Managers must be assertive enough to make sure the employee understands the concerns, but sensitive to the fact that many millennials have difficulty accepting such feedback. Originality/value...

... at the same time. Women Gender Employee development Retention Assertiveness Organizations have made significant efforts to recruit and retain more women over the past few years. Talent‐management initiatives, which aim to ensure a steady supply of trained, competent staff, regardless of gender...

...Anni Townend Purpose The article sheds light on the phenomenon of bullying in the workplace and the need to create truly assertive and inclusive organizations in which business leaders and employees embrace diversity in all they do. Design/methodology/approach The paper presents...