Purpose: The objective of the study was to determine effect Strategic Human Resource Management Practices (SHRMPs) on performance public universities.
 Methodology: This essentially guided by Based Theory, as exemplified philosophical inclination positivist ontology. research used a descriptive design, in census approach. target population were all universities Kenya. Data collected from 3...

ions rather than normative models, allowing reference to a more complex reality to be established for the purposes of contrast and comparison of ideas for research, in this case in the financial services sector. So, can such a framework help us analyze the implications of the GFC for SHRM and vice versa? Developments in the UK financial services sector: RBS as a case in point To assess the rele...

This paper examines the subject of employee assistance programs (EAP) and whether they provide a return on investment that merits their use. The historical background of the EAP will be first looked at to demonstrate its purpose and growth in the business world. Research will be presented in relation to EAP use in companies and the outcomes that resulted. Criticisms against EAP use occurs in th...

Nurse leaders are discouraged by the turmoil in health care environment and impact on nursing workforce. Most tell me they see no easy path forward. When a challenging situation like this, it can be helpful to set few goals that move needle more positive direction. One goal I often recommend is work diligently establishing solid connections between your new staff members other team members. Thi...

The human resources (HR) function within organizations has expanded beyond administrative and operational roles to include more strategic responsibilities. This change is requiring HR practitioners to take on new types of responsibilities in the area of organizational development—responsibilities that include redesigning jobs and work, developing performance management systems, managing change,...

Many employers screen new hires by examining the credit reports of job applicants. The practice has sparked debate, with opponents asserting that it amounts to discrimination and proponents maintaining that it is an important tool for employers to assure the quality of new employees. To date, little evidence exists on the validity of credit status as a screening device. The issue is complicated...

DIVERSITY AND inclusion have become trendy buzzwords as healthcare struggles to realize its triple aim of improving the patient care experience, enhancing population health and reducing costs. Since Institute for Healthcare Improvement released in 2007, recognition provider burnout has led addition a fourth health.1Berwick DM Nolan TW Whittington J The aim: Care, health, cost.Health Aff (Millwo...

The resource-based view (RBV) has been welcomed by researchers as a sound basis upon which to develop theory in the field of HRM. However, we argue that the RBV is overly rationalistic, unitarist and internally focused compared with what we know about organizations from sociological and institutionalist perspectives. The more recent complex adaptive systems perspective constitutes a more promis...