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Supporting staff in hostile environments

Supporting staff in hostile environments Purpose – This article aims to consider the impact on employees of working in hostile environments. Design/methodology/approach – This paper considers how organisations can best prepare employees for this type of assignment, including pre-assignment training and counselling, as well as on-going post-assignment support and the pivotal role of line managers in trauma management. Findings – The paper utilises the experiences of two organisations, Action Aid International and Concern Worldwide to outline their approach to supporting employees working in hostile environments. Originality/value – This paper responds to a growing debate around the impact of extensive exposure to violence, tragedy and natural disasters for employees of a range of international organisations. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Strategic HR Review Emerald Publishing

Supporting staff in hostile environments

Strategic HR Review , Volume 13 (6): 6 – Oct 7, 2014

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
ISSN
1475-4398
DOI
10.1108/SHR-08-2014-0047
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Abstract

Purpose – This article aims to consider the impact on employees of working in hostile environments. Design/methodology/approach – This paper considers how organisations can best prepare employees for this type of assignment, including pre-assignment training and counselling, as well as on-going post-assignment support and the pivotal role of line managers in trauma management. Findings – The paper utilises the experiences of two organisations, Action Aid International and Concern Worldwide to outline their approach to supporting employees working in hostile environments. Originality/value – This paper responds to a growing debate around the impact of extensive exposure to violence, tragedy and natural disasters for employees of a range of international organisations.

Journal

Strategic HR ReviewEmerald Publishing

Published: Oct 7, 2014

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