Welcome!The Big Case Study Issue

Profile
 Justine Nola The
deputy programme director for the UK-based charity Tearfund talks to Dr
John Neugebauer about avoiding burn-out in Afghanistan
Book Extract
 Financial Times Briefings: Talent Management The essential Vidi framework is highlighted in this excerpt from a concise handbook to unlocking talent’s potential
Performance management
 HarperCollins Going online with appraisal systems changed everything from L&D to succession planning
Organisational ethics
 The cut that freezes engagement
A pay cut may be inevitable but what can you do to still retain the hearts and minds of employees?
Talent management
 The high cost of immaturity
What it takes to be ‘grown up’ as an organisation and retain your talent
 Morrisons
Turning talent philosophy into a tangible reality with talent academies welcoming those at all levels of education
Engagement strategies
 Malmaison and Hotel Du Vin What it takes to ensure hospitality services remain hospitable to both employees and customers
 Miwodw town Buzz Scheme Keep your CSR initiatives healthy and employees engaged by instigating a beekeeping programme
Well-being
 Thinking outside the box Research
shows the link between wellbeing and engagement is making organisations
think more creatively about what they offer employees
 Creating a dyxlesia-friendly workplace Simple strategies to ensure dyslexics are recognised and supported
Organisational development
 Hoxton Urban Lodge Keeping values and behaviours in line with an urban and culturally diverse design concept
Learning & development
 ArcelorMittal
Through an enterprise-wide training programme bridged the gaps in a newly merged workforce
 BGL Group
How developing a new leadership programme for high potentials used a CSR initiative with outstanding results
 Lloyds Banking Group
Bringing together teams from the corporate world and social enterprise brought surprising benefits to both | | Regular Features
 Thought leader Can universities form strategic partnerships with businesses without students losing the joy of the university experience?
 The issue today... Does it benefit the employer to offer above the contractual redundancy package?
 Legal eye A look at the legal framework involved with flexible working
 Book Reviews The Rare Find: Spotting Exceptional Talent Before Everyone Else by George Anders
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