Human Resource Management International Digest

2023 Human Resource Management International Digest

doi: 10.1108/hrmid-08-2022-0227

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsTools which are identified as being highly effective and efficient in ensuring transfer of training are audio/video clips and also one-to-one coaching and live projects on the job. A strong positive correlation was found between effectiveness and efficiency of transfer tools.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

2023 Human Resource Management International Digest

doi: 10.1108/hrmid-09-2022-0234

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsTransformational leadership (TL) has a positive effect upon informal learning and job involvement. Informal learning positively enhances the effect of TL on job involvement. Self-efficacy also positively mediates between TL and informal learning.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

2023 Human Resource Management International Digest

doi: 10.1108/hrmid-08-2022-0224

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.DesignThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsA study of white-collar workers in France has shown that when performance pressure was seen as a challenge, it had a positive effect on work engagement, but the oppositive was true when it was seen as a threat. Meanwhile, emotional stability moderated the effects as it made employees more likely to see performance pressures as a challenge.OriginalityThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

2023 Human Resource Management International Digest

doi: 10.1108/hrmid-08-2022-0216

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.DesignThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsA study of workers in the banking sector in Pakistan found a significant influence of perception of training on organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). The study found no relationship between perception of training and organizational commitment, but OC partly mediated the effect of perception of training on OCB. Meanwhile, the results revealed that power distance moderates the impact of perception of training on organizational commitment.OriginalityThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

2023 Human Resource Management International Digest

doi: 10.1108/hrmid-09-2022-0242

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe authors of a study of e-workers in Kosovo during the COVID19 pandemic found that work-life balance and job effectiveness had a positive influence on e-workers satisfaction with online working, while flexibility did not show a positive association in this regardOriginality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

2023 Human Resource Management International Digest

doi: 10.1108/hrmid-09-2022-0243

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsResearch on multi-national corporations (MNCs), based or headquartered in Russia, showed a positive relationship between female-focused TM and firm performance. The study also revealed significant positive effects of female-focused talent development and talent retention, but not talent attraction, on firm performanceOriginality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

2023 Human Resource Management International Digest

doi: 10.1108/hrmid-09-2022-0248

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsA study from China of workers in technology and cultural firms has shown bottom-line mentality (BLM) has a negative impact on employee innovation. This happens because it increases psychological contract breach (PCB) between management and employees.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

2023 Human Resource Management International Digest

doi: 10.1108/hrmid-09-2022-0246

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe authors used a national dataset, then subsampled healthcare workers. They found that older workers’ job satisfaction is negatively influenced by poor perceptions of job security and autonomy. They argued that managing their job security and offering them work autonomy would motivate them to stay longer in roles.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

2023 Human Resource Management International Digest

doi: 10.1108/hrmid-11-2022-0284

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe authors reviewed HRD case studies published in three academic journals between 2000 and 2020. They found that the most common approach was exploratory case studies, especially ones with single-case designs. Further analysis revealed that research contributing to theory development by eliciting concepts and their relationships received more attention than case studies providing rich descriptions.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

2023 Human Resource Management International Digest

doi: 10.1108/hrmid-11-2022-0275

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsResearchers in the US identified a number of innovative qualitative approaches to human resource development (HRD). Their suggestions were motivated by the relatively few innovative approaches used in the existing research. They are intended to be used by HRD professionals as tools to identify organizational needs, address complex social issues and evaluate outcomes.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.