... of such structures being able to break down any existing silos in the organization. The article “Leading into strategic growth: building capability at global suppliers” by Hysmith, (2017) presents an insightful approach to the rollout of a well-meaning, but ultimately troubled, model for developing...

... disruptive business to develop the innovations that can become the source of future growth. Social implications – Some of the major economic and social changes to which successful organizations must react have been examined. Originality/value – This paper reveals how, by changing challenges...

...Alok Kumar Goel; Geeta Rana Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the steps taken by human resource (HR) managers at India’s Yes Bank to enhance employee retention and to create an environment conducive to growth. Design/methodology/approach – Information gathered from semi...

..., by a panel of independent industry experts. Originality/value – Provides the inside story of a key development initiative at a major international telecommunications company. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Information technology Growth International business Awards Employee...

... Computer software Growth Recruitment Information technology application Most organizations three years ago automatically went to a recruitment company to fill their vacancies but the ease of access to potential candidates provided by social media sites such as LinkedIn means that businesses now...

... seeks to deliver higher value to customers. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Innovation Organizational change Growth Employee attitudes Software development In an era when almost all businesses accept that the customer comes first, a company that is putting its employees...

...Gaurav Bagga Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explain why India is failing to capitalize on the talent available in the country and considers how reversing this could boost not only employment but also growth. Design/methodology/approach The paper focuses on national...

... Purpose This paper aims to describe how UK recruitment company Pertemps has retained its small‐company mentality despite ten years of growth which have seen its employee numbers rise to more than 1,000. Design/methodology/approach The paper explains how the company prides itself...

...Jonathan Broadhurst Purpose This paper aims to explore why investment in people development and engagement is the key to company growth. Design/methodology/approach The paper explains the importance of people development and engagement in general terms; then highlights...

... Purpose Describes how OpenText, an international enterprise‐software company, wanted to align its expanding European business under a common framework, following a period of rapid growth, and so chose more than 100 employees to go through workshops focused on sales and customer service...

... young trainees and making it work both for them and the business,” he said. “The apprentices are receiving excellent on‐the‐job training that will set them up for life, while Wolseley UK has received an injection of enthusiasm, dedication and fresh ideas that will bring dividends to its business growth...

... Purpose The article aims to describe how award‐winning training for all levels of staff fuelled significant growth at Commercial Utility Brokers (UK) Ltd, which offers a brokerage and management service for businesses looking for low‐cost energy, telecommunications and other utilities...

... of a merger with Wal‐Mart. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 Mergers and acquisitions Growth Retailing Organizational change Employee relations Organizational culture Asda Wal‐Mart The most important element of successful change is never to let your people get offside, says...

... a fifth of international mergers and acquisitions add to shareholder value. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 Mergers and acquisitions Growth National cultures Leadership Corporate strategy Motor industry DaimlerChrysler Mergers and acquisitions are notoriously risky...

... preparations made for the merger. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 Growth International business Oil industry Banks Motor industry The merger between oil giants British Petroleum (BP) and US‐based Amoco brought about more benefits, more quickly than either organization had forecast...

... and acquisitions Growth Internal communications Information Financial institutions Motivation The wedding speeches that precede the toast to the bride and groom fill many of the people who have to deliver them with fear. And many end up saying something quite trite such as “Don’t they make a great...