Abstract Developing employee engagement has been one of the major areas interest in field human resource management ( HRM ), and research identifies positive effect that on both organizational performance. However, while substantial, there have limited studies key variables such as supervisor support, voice, trust. We examined role support direct voice experienced by nurses mediating trust plays those relationships. Data were collected though an online survey 1,039 Australian analyzed using...

Over the past decade Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) has emerged as a growing field of conceptual and empirical work both within, separate from, broader topic Sustainable HRM. As such, we believe it is an opportune time to provide overview HRM literature up 2020, together with critical consideration into future. Representing first meta‐review in field, surmise key aspects research emerging over previous decade. We conclude by presenting exploration how may evolve future, pose...

Abstract This study examines the relationship between employee voice and job satisfaction using data from 2007 Australian Workplace Representation Survey (AWRPS) of 1,022 employees. Drawing on human resource management industrial relations literature, we test hypotheses concerning direct union arrangements satisfaction. represents a gap in which is important both theoretical practical perspectives. Controlling for range personal, job, workplace characteristics, regression analyses suggest...

Abstract Drawing from the resource based view of firm (RBV) argument developed in paper is that an environment characterized by increasing levels skilled labour shortages organisations need to design employment systems prioritize human development enable competitive advantage. The literature review examines issues associated with attraction, retention and resources, major contextual debates underpinning skill shortages. A research question then framed capture HR priorities Australian...

Abstract Aims The aim of the study was to examine relationship between bullying and burnout potential buffering effect psychological detachment might have on this relationship. Background There is evidence suggest that relatively widespread in nursing profession, with previous studies indicating associated higher levels burnout. is, however, limited research focusing moderators Design A cross‐sectional quantitative conducted self‐completed, anonymous questionnaires. Methods 2011 762...

Social media such as Twitter and Facebook have become some of the most powerful communication tools both inside outside workplace. While much focus has been on potential negative destructive (‘dark’) consequences social at work, less attention given to harnessing in a constructive (‘smart’) way enhance human resource management (HRM). In context this special issue technology HRM, paper takes an exploratory approach examine relationships between use job satisfaction using data from Australian...

Purpose – Electronic monitoring and surveillance (EMS) practices provide new challenges in the workplace. The purpose of this paper is to examine relationship between EMS workplace on employees’ trust management. Design/methodology/approach This based upon data from 2012 Australian Workplace Survey 500 randomly sampled employees. Controlling for a range personal, job characteristics, were analysed using OLS ordered probit regression. Findings regression analyses identified that has, average,...

The twenty-first century has seen significant expansion in the use and availability of technology, which created a paradigm shift how we can work. papers this special issue explore different facets smart dark side technology new waves also lead to changes way tensions between 'smart dark' are examined relation formal telework practices, connection IT systems work-life balance, social media's potential fundamentally change nature boundaries voice workplace, attitudes towards workplace...

The incidence and effectiveness of different forms employee voice were compared across three measures: perceived managerial responsiveness to needs, job control influence over rewards. Multiple regression analyses revealed that was as most effective when an amalgam present. coexistence challenges the notion non-union acts a substitute for union representation.

This study examines the relationship between employee voice arrangements and employees' trust in management using data from 2007 A ustralian W orker R epresentation P articipation S urvey of 1,022 employees. Drawing on social exchange theory relations literature, we test hypotheses concerning relationships direct union arrangements, perceived managerial opposition to unions management. Consistent with our predictions, after controlling for a range personal, job workplace characteristics,...

Burnout is a continuing concern for human resource management, as it affects not only employee well-being but also organisational performance. In particular, the nursing profession widely recognised stressful occupation that leads to burnout. The present study examines significance of voice and managerial responsiveness in reducing levels burnout experienced by nurses. Data were collected though an online survey 762 Australian As hypothesised, results showed both negatively related addition,...

In this study, we examine the effects of two key variables associated with union effectiveness on job performance employees, and mechanisms that explain such effects. More specifically, investigate whether employees' perceptions their has a constructive relationship management (industrial relations climate) is able to act as an agent for concerns (union instrumentality) promotes by enhancing perceived security trust in management. Drawing three waves data from 303 employees immediate...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the effect nurses’ experience fulfilment their psychological contract on intention leave nursing profession and consider employee engagement as a mediator between nurses profession. Design/methodology/approach authors used quantitative, cross-sectional research design. In total, 1,039 Australian completed an anonymous online survey conducted via Nursing Midwifery Federation website. Structural equation modelling was test hypotheses. Findings...

The prevalence of age-related cognitive disorders/dementia is increasing, and effective prevention treatment interventions are lacking due to an incomplete understanding aging neuropathophysiology. Emerging evidence suggests that abnormalities in gut microbiome linked with decline getting acceptance as one the pillars Geroscience hypothesis. However, potential clinical importance predicting risk older adults unclear. Till now majority studies were done using 16S rRNA sequencing which only...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore whether the concept psychological contracts underpinned by relational/transactional exchanges provides an adequate description knowledge workers' contracts. Design/methodology/approach research approach uses interviews with ten scientists from within a pre‐eminent Australian scientific and development organization, Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). Findings strong evidence ideological currency contract for...

Abstract This article examines how employee voice arrangements and managerial attitudes to unions shape employees' perceptions of the industrial relations climate, using data from 2007 Australian Worker Representation Participation Survey (AWRPS) 1,022 employees. Controlling for a range personal, job workplace characteristics, regression analyses demonstrate that climate are more likely be favourable if they have access direct‐only arrangements. Where management is perceived by employees...

List of Illustrations and Tables Notes on Contributors Series Introduction: Redefining British Theatre History P.Holland Expanding Horizons M.Cordner PART I: DRAMA, THEATRE AND HISTORY History, 1660-1800: Aims, Materials, Methodology R.D.Hume Sleeping with the Enemy: Aphra Behn's The Roundheads Political Comedy Adultery Shadowing Theatrical Change P.R.Backscheider Reading from Account Books J.Milhous II: CONTROLLING THE Jeremy Collier Politics Representation L.A.Freeman Reconsidering...

This paper explores the endeavours of five small firms to develop Web‐based commerce capabilities within their existing operations. The focus is on strategic acquisition and exploitation knowledge which underpins new value creating activities related commerce. A normative adoption model developed from a review extant literature electronic marketing, entrepreneurship, diffusion innovations was empirically tested. multiple case study design enabled exploration contemporary marketing...

Objectives: To report on the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of sertraline in treatment elderly depres‐sed patients with without comorbid medical illness. Setting: Multicenter. Design: Randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled study. Participants: A total 752 aged 60 older diagnosis major depressive disorder according to Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition , diagnosis. Measurements: Outcome measures included 17‐item Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD); Clinical...

ABSTRACT Anti‐violence Human Resource Management (HRM) practices can be used as an organizational resource to buffer the effects of violence experienced by frontline workers. This research examines process through which different forms workplace (i.e., physical, verbal, and vicarious) impact how employees cope, thereby their intentions leave profession. Drawing on Conservation Resources (COR) theory, we collected two waves data ( N = 371) from police officers in Victoria, Australia, test our...

ABSTRACT This paper provides a snapshot of the Australian human resource management (HRM) profession at unique point in time: years immediately after 2020 COVID‐19 lockdown. Drawing on Bureau Statistics Census data and survey HR practitioners, we identify demographic characteristics profession, their position changing features within organisation. These changes have major implications for HRM practice with aspects such as hybrid working rapidly becoming new normal. From theoretical...