Selling infant safety: entanglements of childhood preciousness, vulnerability and unpredictability

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lydia Martens
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Young Child ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Child Safety ◽  
Risk Averse ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Brand Product

Purpose – This paper aims to examine, through a focus on the practice of child caring, how three qualities of childhood preciousness, vulnerability and unpredictability, are nurtured by being brought together as rationales for product re-design, innovation and diversification. The new parent of today is confronted with a myriad of products that are designed to “safeguard”, “guide” and “monitor” the young child and ensure its well-being. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws on research into the organisation of encounter platforms that serve as communication forums for commercial practitioners and child carers, and includes insights derived from fieldwork and a cultural content analysis of the British retailer Mothercare, consumer exhibitions and brand–product websites. Findings – After providing a brief outline of the research on which this paper draws, the author present three ways in which child safety is present in the market that caters for young children and their care. This is followed by a discussion of two case studies, which respectively expand on how vulnerability and unpredictability are nurtured in commercial narratives. Originality/value – The author concludes by drawing out the implications of the risk-averse culture, which this creates.

Increasing employee engagement

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-36
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Performance Levels ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

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 their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Douglas Conant once remarked that companies must first win in the workplace to succeed in the marketplace. With this quote, the former CEO of Campbell’s Soup was pointing out the importance of employee engagement. Statistics back up his claim. Workers who are disaffected negatively impact the financial well-being of an organization. This cost has been measured in hundreds of billions of dollars each year. The picture is radically different where engaged employees are concerned. Such individuals are invested in their work and readily buy into the firm’s values and objectives. Employee engagement typically generates an increase in performance levels and output. Satisfaction levels are high, and they are considerably less likely to leave the company than other workers. Practical implications – The 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.

From well-being to outperforming: how to up your game

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-71
Author(s):  
Silvina Brangold
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Behavioural Economics ◽  
Response Model ◽  
Psychological Response ◽  
Content Type ◽  
And Performance

Purpose To provide thought-provoking rationale and requirements for creating a culture of wellbeing that is sustainable and impactful, one that can benefit both employees and the organisation as a whole, driving both engagement and performance. Design/methodology/approach Research in the areas of psycho-biology of stress and resilience, organisational psychology, neurosciences, behavioural economics. Evaluation of reports and case studies. Findings Promoting wellbeing at work can create sustainable and impactful value when it’s engrained in the culture of the organisation. This requires top-team ownership, a bold and business relevant wellbeing strategy, a holistic approach, and coherence with HR and management practices. Originality/value The bio-psychological response model for wellbeing interventions has been developed by the author.

The new wave of luxury: the meaning and value of luxury to the contemporary consumer

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannele Kauppinen-Räisänen ◽  
Johanna Gummerus ◽  
Catharina von Koskull ◽  
Helene Cristini
Keyword(s):  
Small Groups ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
New Wave ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Multidimensional Construct ◽  
Prudential Value ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Brand Product

Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore what luxury represents to contemporary consumers in their own life contexts. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods qualitative approach was adopted that comprised individual, personal interviews and focused interviews with small groups. Findings The study contributes to the field of luxury research by highlighting consumers’ interpretations of luxury as highly subjective, relative and contextual; showing that according to consumers, luxury relates to both consumption and non-consumption contexts; illustrating the value of luxury as a multidimensional construct in both contexts; and demonstrating how luxury may relate to a consumer’s desire to be meaningful and genuine, thereby generating prudential value. In these cases, luxury is closely linked to consumers’ perceptions of meaningfulness and well-being. Practical implications For marketing managers, the findings suggest that the wave of new luxury – seeking meaningfulness – may serve as a novel means of branding. Originality/value This study demonstrates that the significance of the concept of luxury transcends commercial settings and offerings, i.e. the brand, product or service. The findings show that luxury may also be generated in non-commercial contexts and specific activities (e.g. running, gardening). Based on these findings, it is proposed that luxury in non-commercial settings is characteristic of the new wave of luxury, and that in such settings, luxury may contribute to personal well-being, thereby generating prudential value.

Reaping rewards of self-awareness

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 24-26
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

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 their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Self-awareness was positively associated with job-related well-being and was improved by training. Employees reported gaining a greater appreciation of diversity, improved communication with colleagues and increased confidence. Practical implications The 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.

Rules and regulations review on micro-takaful scheme development in Malaysia

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofi Mohd Fikri ◽  
Asmadi Mohamed Naim ◽  
Selamah Maamor ◽  
Mohamad Yazid Isa ◽  
Shahrul Nizam Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Distribution Channel ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Financial Protection ◽  
Discussion Paper ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This study aims to review Although the features of the first micro-takaful are slightly different from the customary long-established takaful settings, the rules and regulations remain unchanged following the original guidelines of operating insurance and takaful. Until Perlindungan Tenang makes its first premiere, the rules and regulations on micro-takaful are gaining ground. The dissimilarity of micro-takaful from the original takaful calls for updated guidelines, so that any micro-takaful scheme launched in the market meets the demand and needs of the targeted population. the current rules and regulations on micro-takaful in Malaysia to determine whether it addresses the basic principles of micro-takaful. Design/methodology/approach This study uses content analysis as the best method to review each guideline in the related rules and regulations across several documents such as microinsurance and micro-takaful discussion paper and guidelines on family takaful products. Findings Overall, the findings reveal that guidelines on micro-takaful operating in Malaysia support the micro-takaful requirement to be affordable, valuable, accessible, understandable and simplified. Matching the rules and regulations with this population feedback, the extended distribution channel may need further scrutiny due to deficit trust among public members toward insurance and takaful. Originality/value The insights presented are of important illumination to achieve long-term sustainability financial protection while preserving human well-being among those underserved.

Identifying and analyzing social marketing initiatives using a theory-based approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 357-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Cismaru ◽  
Amanda Wuth
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Social Marketing ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Readiness For Change ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Transtheoretical Model Of Change ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to provide an example of how to review information and social-marketing initiatives using financial well-being as a case point. Design/methodology/approach Literature review and content analysis is used. The audience, channel, message, and evaluation framework is applied. Existent financial well-being initiatives are identified and selected, and further described and analysed in terms of their audience, channel, message and evaluation. The message is further discussed according to the transtheoretical model of change. Findings Most financial well-being campaigns focus on a particular audience, use a multichannel approach to reach their audience, and report some evaluation, consistent with the audience, channel, message and evaluation framework. Message analysis shows that several initiatives address all processes posited by the transtheoretical model of change to trigger behavior change. Potential areas of improvement and boomerang effects are identified. Practical implications Initiatives enhance their effectiveness by using theory, using proper segmentation and channel(s) selection, creating messages based on the audiences’ readiness for change and incorporating evaluation. Originality/value Theoretical and practical insight regarding financial well-being initiatives has been achieved. Campaign designers can inspire from this example to conduct their own research and analysis of existent initiatives as one of the starting points in the process.

Performance-related pay and employee well-being

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 11-14
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Pay Satisfaction ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

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 their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This paper investigates the relationships between performance-related pay and WE. Two studies were used to investigate these relationships, finding that performance-related pay links directly to WE. Indirectly, performance-related pay links to pay satisfaction, which in turn links to WE. Also, performance-related pay links to pay level which in turn links to pay satisfaction, which in turn links to WE. The links between performance-related pay and WE are weak, showing that, performance-related pay is not sufficient alone; there must be satisfaction with pay level and adequate reward for performance. 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.

More is not always better: implementing effective well-being HRM systems

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Line Managers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

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 their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings The study finds that well-being oriented HRM practices in Germany fall into four different configurations, meaning that employees do not receive equal well-being benefits. Moving from low investment HRM to medium investment HRM is linked to increased health, happiness and relational well-being. However, moving from medium to higher investment HRM does not necessarily lead to similar increases. Instead, higher levels of employee well-being are associated with support and development practices delivered by immediate supervisors and line managers. 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.

The wajibah will

2019 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zakiul Fuady Muhammad Daud ◽  
Raihanah Azahari
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Adopted Children ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Historical Factors ◽  
Content Analysis Method

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the conditions of the wajibah (obligatory) will under compilation of Islamic law (KHI) and the application and rationale of wajibah wills in religious justice. The wajibah will is a form of judicial wealth transition that can deliver an inheritance to an heir who is not otherwise eligible for it. It is implemented in some Islamic countries, including Indonesia, based on the KHI. Design/methodology/approach This is a descriptive qualitative study that uses documentation as a data-collection method. This study applies the content-analysis method to the data collected. Findings The results of study indicate that, under KHI, a wajibah will only be given to adopted children. Nevertheless, in the practice of religious justice, the wajibah will is also granted to heirs of faiths other than Islam and to illegitimate children. The rationale for the wajibah will involves historical factors and public considerations. Originality/value This paper provides information on the practice of the wajibah will in Indonesia in view of the plurality of the Indonesian people. Thus, the wajibah will is an appropriate instrument to attain justness in the well-being of the community. This paper also attempts to give a critical review of the practice based on five necessities.

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.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document