...Candelaria Ruiz‐Santos; Josefa Ruiz‐Mercader; Frank McDonald This paper investigates the use of contractual working flexibility (temporary and part‐time contracts) by Spanish small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). A framework based on a contingency approach is used to identify variables...

...Catherine Cassell; Sara Nadin; Melanie Gray; Chris Clegg This paper reports on empirical work recently conducted about the use and effectiveness of HRM practices in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). A telephone survey was conducted with 100 senior managers of SMEs to ascertain their use...

...Alison Jane Smith; Grahame Boocock; John Loan‐Clarke; John Whittaker This paper considers the impact of the Investors in People (IIP) Standard upon small‐ to medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Midlands. The paper describes IIP, then considers the significance of SMEs and the impact of training...