... Purpose – Evaluates the impact of an executive-development program at Standard Chartered Bank. Identifies the contribution of the different program phases to its impact. Design/methodology/approach – Examines the reasons for the program, the form it takes and the effects it is having...

... Purpose – Describes a blended-learning program at Barclays bank that won bronze in the 2015 Learning Awards. Design/methodology/approach – Examines the reasons for the program, the form it takes and the results it is achieving. Findings – Explains that the program, named Colleague...

... countries to help young women to stay longer in education and gain employment skills and greater self-confidence, to those that exist to help female employees in the bank itself. Findings – It places particular emphasis on Building Young Futures, a partnership between Barclays and the United Nations...

... in a bank. Findings – Reveals that the inconsistent application of a global mobility policy contributed to the dissatisfaction of all stakeholders involved with the repatriation of staff. There was fundamental lack of talent management because of the absence of clear lines of responsibility associated...

...” around the world. Fixed graphic -->Michael Pollitt can be contacted at: michaeljpollitt@gmail.com © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Banking Awards Banks International finance Finance companies Financial sevices An international financial-services holding company has...

... – It reports that diversity and inclusiveness are now part of everyday language and communication in the organization. People recognize and talk openly about difference throughout the bank. Its leaders understand the importance of creating an inclusive environment which avoids type-casting based on individual...

... International Digest editor, wrote this article. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Gender Equal opportunities Financial services Banks Awards Nationwide Building Society has been recognized for its commitment to the recruitment, retention and progression of women across its...

.... Findings This study explains that the work‐experience program takes the form of structured one‐week work experience for each of the bank's major business areas – retail, commercial, operational or head office. It is designed to offer an early opportunity for young people to find out more about...

... Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe a major bank's health and well‐being program, which has won a Business in the Community award for being among the best examples of business as a force for good. Design/methodology/approach Provides the reasons for the program...

... in engagement is in employees feeling that the company, and particularly senior leaders, genuinely cares about their well‐being. That is the culture the bank strives for. Social implications Reveals that the bank matches the money raised by employees in their fund‐raising activities...

... Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the support that Lloyds Banking Group is offering to employees taking maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Design/methodology/approach The paper provides details of an e‐learning course developed with UK executive‐coaching...

...Michelle Fullerton Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe Bank of America Merrill Lynch's returning‐talent program, introduced as the company wanted to find a way to tap into the talent pool of people who have taken time out of work to care for family members. Design...

... that, by guaranteeing returning parents part‐time roles, the bank is supporting its staff by offering more flexible working patterns in order to help to balance the need for child‐care while maintaining household income. Practical implications The paper demonstrates to employees that the bank values...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 --> Career development Communications technology Employees Skills Human resource management Banks Organizations Australia Article Type: Abstracts From: Human Resource Management International Digest, Volume 19, Issue 7...

... Purpose Describes intercultural training and cross‐cultural awareness training at Europe Arab Bank. Design/methodology/approach Explains the reasons for the training, the form it took and the results it has achieved. Findings Highlights some of the practical tools...

...Yong Han; Xiaozhuang Zhou; Zhaozhong Li Purpose Explores, from an insider's perspective, the operation of so‐called “humane” resource practices at Guangxi Bank of Industry and Commerce. Design Concentrates on the operation of three aspects of humane‐resource management at the bank...

...Ram Herstein; Moti Zvilling Purpose Details the key role of employees in improving customer loyalty at Discount Bank, Israel. Design/methodology/approach Explains why strategic change was needed at the bank and how its management settled on the concept of direct banking...

... Purpose This paper aims to describe how training by UK‐based consultancy Winning Communications Partnership helped Lloyds TSB Business Banking relationship managers to reach the ethnic‐minority communities on their doorsteps. Design/methodology/approach Details the reasons...

... that the company's internal communications are meaningful to the diverse range of employees. Originality/value Highlights one aspect of the employee‐focused culture at ING Direct. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Benefits management Communications Banks Employee assistance...

... Purpose This paper aims to examine why and how HRM may take on a more strategic role in mergers and acquisitions. Design/methodology/approach Discusses Dutch bank ABN AMRO's acquisition of one of the largest Brazilian banks (Banco Real) and, later, the Brazilian subsidiary...