Overcoming the identity crisis in human resources

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Stephen Flynn
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Identity Crisis ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate World ◽  
Strategic Perspective ◽  
Hr Strategy ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – Dissects “partnership” and “strategy” in the context of the work of HR. Design/methodology/approach – Shows that it is not that HR is unclear about its role in the corporate world but that the exhortations of commentators are too simplistic. Findings – Reveals that the continuing and continual debate over HR's role is a product of the role conflict inherent in the HR profession itself. Emphasizes the importance of balancing the needs of employees with those of managers, which is at the heart of HR. Practical implications – Contends that divorcing the operational from the strategic denies the strategic the field intelligence that informs and proves strategy. The disparate, mundane operational tasks associated with HR specialists aggregate into the field intelligence that feeds their strategic perspective. Severing the connection between HR strategy and HR operations impoverishes any kind of strategic input available to HR. Social implications – Advances the view that managers and employees see their day-to-day requests as important and that these apparently mundane matters are the nuggets that inform HR's strategic input. Originality/value – Emphasizes that there is an organizational and employee aspect to every element of HR and that the HR specialist should accept both of these.

Employers hire for attitude and train for skill

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 33-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.S Rao
Keyword(s):  
Career Success ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Transferable Skills ◽  
Corporate World ◽  
Successful Career ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – Lays emphasis on the importance of presenting a positive attitude to grab an offer of employment. Design/methodology/approach – Stresses the significance of transferable skills to ensure a successful career shift from one industry to another. Findings – Argues that the judicious identification and effective deployment of inborn talents and acquired skills can help in the achievement of career success. Practical implications – Shows that these findings can be applied in any organization and sector of the economy. Social implications – Seeks support from educational institutions to make students more employable in the corporate world. Originality/value – Highlights the importance of taking an inventory of strengths and weaknesses – building on the former and seeking to rectify the latter.

The chief learning officer

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (6/7) ◽  
pp. 380-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Farrell
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate World ◽  
Chief Learning Officer ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to put forward the position of chief learning officer (CLO) as a potential new role or models for new roles in libraries wishing to integrate human resources, strategic planning, and budgeting. Design/methodology/approach The paper reviews the history and present functions of the CLO role in the corporate world, correlating work within the library field with key aspects of the position as way by which to conceptualize the integration of disparate library operations. Findings The position of CLO has not yet entered the library and information science (LIS) discourse. Practical implications Libraries that do not have CLO-like positions in their organizations may benefit from adopting or adapting the position to their libraries. Originality/value The paper introduces the CLO position to the field of LIS.

Mind the gap

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 26-28
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Hr Strategy ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Key Questions

Purpose 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/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings The idea of mindfulness is certainly nothing new – indeed there is evidence that it has been followed to some degree for over 2,000 years. However, fast forwarding to the 21st Century when mindfulness is supposedly all the rage, there are two key questions as to whether it is truly effective, and the extent to which it is being effectively pursued by organizations as a way to develop and support their employees. What is clear to anyone that currently works in any modern organization is that those leading human resources (HR) strategy and departments are certainly aware of mindfulness and are perhaps to a greater or lesser degree in favor of its use – but the message may not be getting through. Practical implications This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings The idea of mindfulness is certainly nothing new – indeed there is evidence that it has been followed to some degree for over 2,000 years. However, fast forwarding to the 21st Century when mindfulness is supposedly all the rage, there are two key questions as to whether it is truly effective, and the extent to which it is being effectively pursued by organizations as a way to develop and support their employees. What is clear to anyone that currently works in any modern organization is that those leading human resources (HR) strategy and departments are certainly aware of mindfulness and are perhaps to a greater or lesser degree in favor of its use – but the message may not be getting through. Practical implications This paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives 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.

Slow burn

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-14
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate World ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of the paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings How cynical are large organizations? The charge often laid at their door is that, in fact, they are very cynical indeed, and human resources (HRs) house some of the most conceited maneuvers known in the corporate world. Surely not, you might say – is not modern HR practice employee-focused with huge attention to well-being? Well, that is what many observers would point out makes it so cynical, as some claim operations are purposefully created to appear to be the epitome of a caring, sharing organization when, in fact, they are simply an attempt to deflect attention from the cold, hard facts of their operation. Practical implications This paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value This briefing saves busy executives 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.

Feasibility study of automatically performing the concrete delivery dispatching through machine learning techniques

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 573-590 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mojtaba Maghrebi ◽  
Claude Sammut ◽  
S. Travis Waller
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Mixing Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Solution ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Ready Mixed Concrete ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the implementation of machine learning (ML) techniques in order to automatically measure the feasibility of performing ready mixed concrete (RMC) dispatching jobs. Design/methodology/approach – Six ML techniques were selected and tested on data that was extracted from a developed simulation model and answered by a human expert. Findings – The results show that the performance of most of selected algorithms were the same and achieved an accuracy of around 80 per cent in terms of accuracy for the examined cases. Practical implications – This approach can be applied in practice to match experts’ decisions. Originality/value – In this paper the feasibility of handling complex concrete delivery problems by ML techniques is studied. Currently, most of the concrete mixing process is done by machines. However, RMC dispatching still relies on human resources to complete many tasks. In this paper the authors are addressing to reconstruct experts’ decisions as only practical solution.

The identity crisis of sustainable development

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catalin Ratiu ◽  
Beverlee B. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Identity Crisis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Larger Sample ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – There are many different conceptualizations to sustainable development and these different approaches may have led to confusion amongst the public. The purpose of this paper is to explore the identities of the term and how the confused identity may be leading to problems for sustainable development efforts. Design/methodology/approach – The design is exploratory, using both secondary and primary data to understand the different sustainable development concepts. Findings – There is no consistent understanding or use of the term “sustainable development” among various groups. Research limitations/implications – Future research should include a larger sample that is more representative of people from different backgrounds and geographical areas. Practical implications – The public is generally willing to support only projects that it understands. Without a clear understanding of sustainable development, the public will be less inclined to support these efforts. Originality/value – This study examines the perceptions and understandings of the term by the general public representing different generations.

Configurational examination of successful human resources outsourcing

2017 ◽  
Vol 55 (8) ◽  
pp. 1681-1697
Author(s):  
Thuy Thi Thanh Nguyen ◽  
Man-Ling Chang
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Qualitative Comparative Analysis ◽  
Task Interdependence ◽  
It Use ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Provider Quality ◽  
Core Condition ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The causal conditions leading to successful human resources outsourcing (HRO) have until now attracted only limited research attention. To address this shortcoming, the purpose of this paper is to investigate how a firm and a HR provider should work together to ensure successful HRO. Design/methodology/approach By applying a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis, the authors demonstrate how combining in different ways provider quality, business understanding, trust, and closed HRO networks can lead to HRO success. In addition, this study compares the causal combinations between cases with differing levels of HR-task interdependence and IT use. Findings The results of this study reveal three common solutions that lead to successful HRO from both economic and relational viewpoints. The findings also indicate that, from an economic viewpoint, trust is a core condition for achieving HRO success. Moreover, HR-task interdependence and IT use alter the number of solutions and the conditions for attaining HRO success. Practical implications Based on the solutions proposed herein, firms can consider different ways to achieve HRO success under diverse conditions. Originality/value This work also contributes to building new theories regarding HRO, trust, knowledge sharing, and IT use.

scholarly journals Unlimited and protected memory for flight data recorders

2016 ◽  
Vol 88 (6) ◽  
pp. 866-872 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yair Wiseman
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Memory Device ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Embedded Memory ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Flight Data ◽  
Embedded Device ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study extensive enlargement and safety of flight data recorder memory. Design/methodology/approach The study involves the moving the memory of flight data recorders from an internal embedded device to a cloud. Findings The implementation has made the embedded memory device of flight data recorder effectively unlimited, and, hence, much more information can be stored. Research limitations/implications The possibility of a flight data recorder to be damaged or lost in a crash is not so high, but the implementation can be very helpful in cases such as aerial disappearances. Practical implications The implication is larger and protected memory for flight data recorders. Social implications Finding reasons for crashes is faster, and immediate actions can be taken to find remedy to the failures. Originality/value The use of internet and cellphones in airplanes is nothing special at present. It is suggested to take this technology for flight data recorders as well.

Performance assessment of the complex repairable system with n-identical units under (k-out-of-n: G) scheme and copula linguistic repair approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
V. V. Singh ◽  
Abubakkar Idris Mohhammad ◽  
Kabiru Hamisu Ibrahim ◽  
Ibrahim Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Complex System ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
New Method ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Repairable System ◽  
Variable Technique ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Theoretical Assessment ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThis paper analyzed a complex system consisting n-identical units under a k-out-of-n: G; configuration via a new method which has not been studied by previous researchers. The computed results are more supportable for repairable system performability analysis.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, the authors have analyzed a complex system consisting n-identical units under a k-out-of-n: G; configuration via a new method which has not been studied by previous researchers. The supplementary variable technique has employed for analyzing the performance of the system.FindingsReliability measures have been computed for different types of configuration. It generalized the results for purely series and purely parallel configurations.Research limitations/implicationsThis research may be beneficial for industrial system performances whereas a k-out-of-n-type configuration exists.Practical implicationsNot sure as it is a theoretical assessment.Social implicationsThis research may not have social implications.Originality/valueThis work is the sole work of authors that have not been communicated to any other journal before.

Sustaining corporate culture in a world of hybrid work

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Buell Hirsch
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
White Collar ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to examine the challenges to sustaining corporate culture in a world of hybrid working. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a review of current literature on the impact of remote and hybrid working on white-collar employees. Findings There is little consensus on whether remote/hybrid working will harm or strengthen corporate culture. Research limitations/implications The viewpoint is a subjective assessment of a limited number of articles on the subject Practical implications It is not entirely clear how those responsible for corporate culture can act on the findings. Social implications In a world in which corporations are experiencing a shortage of talent, how they handle corporate culture will be increasingly important. Originality/value While much has been written on the impact of remote working, this viewpoint takes the original view that strong corporate cultures rely more on the attitudes and actions of individual employees that company programs or initiatives.

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