This book provides students with insights into common challenges, dilemmas, and issues human resource managers face in the workplace.

- Is an accessible guide to HRM in an international context;

- gives a complete overview of the field;

- offers immediate application of knowledge through engaging case studies.

An increasing number of organizations operate within an international context. An organization can send employees abroad, hire employees from abroad or outsource tasks to foreign companies. These international activities bring new challenges, especially when it comes to human resource management.

With International HR...

The series provides a mirror; it questions our routine ways of looking and interpreting the world. In an all-consuming landscape of social media, impressions and opinions, it is wise to take some time to listen silently to your own talents and ideas.

In Lilliput the focus is on opening the mind, detecting frames and filters that so easily put us on the wrong footing. A world behind the façade and so full of possibilities.

Creativity is a leap of faith over imagined walls. There is the int...

Procrastination, the act of delaying tasks even though you know it will have negative consequences is something almost all of us experience at some point. But let’s get one thing clear: procrastination is not just about being lazy. It’s far more complex.

Often, it’s rooted in deeper feelings, like a fear of failure, uncertainty about where to start, or feeling completely overwhelmed by the size of a task. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The good news is that procrastination isn’t ...

Revolution (revəˈlo͞oSH(ə)n) noun 1. A forcible overthrow of what was, in order to make room for what is to come 2. A radical, intentional, necessary change;

There has never in history been a better time for your inner revolution than now. Our world is an increasingly confusing place. Conflicting truths. Diminishing freedoms. Mass surveillance.

Society is morally corrupt, and we know; we see it everywhere. But we have to survive, and to do that means we have to participate in it.

And that...

Marketeers have been working on the customer journey for years, but when it comes to the employee journey, Communications and HR professionals are only just getting started. It is time to pick up the pace, because labour shortages are only getting worse. Employees of all generations choose the organisation that ties in with their own identity, purpose, wishes and needs, so to survive these days, your organisation needs to create a great employee journey. Only then will the right talent choose...

In this guide, all aspects of ombuds work in higher education are discussed clearly and thoroughly, from the implementation and context of the ombuds function, the everyday practice of an ombudsman (m/f/x) to international differences in terms of the ombudsman’s mandate and powers.

How can ombudsmen carry out their work correctly and effectively? What kinds of complaints do they investigate? How do they deal with complainants and respondents? Should complaints of students and employees be h...

Changing your life can seem like a daunting task, but it is definitely possible with some effort and commitment. In this book you will learn some steps that may help you change your life completely. The book teaches ways of discovering your own potential.

In today’s fast-changing world of new technologies and shifting market conditions, HR can be a key partner in helping organizations stay competitive. To support organizations in achieving their goals, it’s important to understand the different aspects of HR. This handbook helps students and HR professionals gain a clear understanding of the HR cycle and related topics. It covers the basic frameworks and latest research on areas such as recruitment and selection, performance management, em...

Life can feel overwhelming at times. Stress, anxiety, and worry seem to have a way of creeping into our minds, making it hard to focus, relax, or find joy.

This 21-day journal offers simple strategies and practical tools to help you regain balance and find calm, even in the midst of chaos.