Abstract Research into interpersonal trust within organisational contexts tends to concentrate on managers as a referent, largely ignoring the potential social benefits of amongst co‐workers. Hence, aim this study is investigate influence co‐worker selected perceptions and attitudes. Results provided empirical support for fundamental role trust. Co‐worker was found be significant predictor perceived support, lowered turnover intention, greater affective commitment. In view these results, it...

The recent growth in the trust literature indicates that both researchers and practitioners are continuing to recognise its importance as a factor for determining organisational success well‐being of employees. Trust is, however, complex, multidimensional construct has generated much debate concerning how trusting relationships might be created. aim this paper is add current debates by reporting on study within manager‐subordinate large Australian organisation. annual staff survey...

Purpose – This paper seeks to focus on industry clusters and a rationale for why they may be considered an antidote stimulating knowledge sharing collaborative innovation. Design/methodology/approach Community based participatory research was undertaken using case studies interviews within four in two countries Australia Dubai. Findings were ranked according relational framework. Industry can play key role growing both established new areas of economic development. Member firm collaboration,...

Click to increase image sizeClick decrease size AcknowledgementsThe special issue editors would like thank Glenda Winsen and the IJHRM support staff for their administrative organisational assistance, all of reviewers who refereed papers volume course authors submitting that enabled concept become reality.

Although still in its early stages, the Fourth Industrial Revolution ( FIR ), which involves a broad range of artificial intelligence, robotics and machine learning technologies, will fundamentally change way many us work relate to one another. Driven by technology, this transformation presents challenges, as well opportunities, where we might expect Human Resource HR ) professionals would lead way. However, little is currently known relation how prepared Australia are ready their...

Purpose Corporate responsibility and sustainability (CRS) have emerged as an important topic today. At the same time, alliances coopetition arrangements, vehicles for inter-firm collaboration been shown to support firm performance. Still, there has a lack of research into how (collaboration with competing firms) in this area may Design/methodology/approach This study aims untangle relationship between arrangements including CRS The model permits garnering social performance, which is key...

Abstract This paper introduces the topic of trust in workplace. The rationale for growth interest is explored, as are implications HRM policy makers and researchers. Here, we also outline main thrust eight papers incorporated this special edition. First, explore trust, before moving to issues relating workplace change. Next discuss team dynamics, manager–employee relationships and, finally, characteristics associated with situational, dispositional affectual factors. Keywords: Workplace relations

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce the special issue volume that examines a range concerns, challenges and responses relating temporary workers human resource management (HRM). Design/methodology/approach highlights eight key research questions describes structure issue. various articles investigate six main areas: rationale for using rather than permanent workers; factors determining types work arrangements; temp entering into employment; nature extent relationship between...

Purpose This paper aims to examine how – and whether members of an industry cluster share knowledge through networking as a means improving competitive advantage and, in particular, trust is present the knowledge‐sharing process. Design/methodology/approach The research involved three surveys utilizing relationship marketing orientation (RMO) that were conducted at intervals (in 2004, 2008 2010) addition interviews with key members, which also over seven‐year period. Findings Knowledge...

Purpose It is widely reported that there a competence deficit between graduating from Australian higher education (HE) and becoming work ready the more pronounced. The purpose of this paper to examine readiness competencies HE vocational (VE) graduates. deficits, causes these deficits potential strategies overcome are discussed. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative, inductive research design was used graduates’ competence, their possible solutions gain some preliminary insights help...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to focus on graduate work-readiness challenges in three Asia Pacific economies (Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia), the roles main stakeholders (government, employers industry) process. intention design a stakeholder-oriented HRM model address identified challenges. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative triangulation method comprising interviews groups was used with participant samples for each country – Australia (19), (19) Malaysia (15)....

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically examine the relationships between high-performance work systems (HPWSs) and four employee outcomes – job satisfaction, engagement, presenteeism well-being in Indian call centres. Design/methodology/approach A path model developed investigate direct mediation effects assessed variables. study utilised a survey 250 centre employees working five business process management firms based India. Findings findings indicate that HPWSs have positive...

Investigations into new technologies, employment and working conditions are timeless consequently have occupied research, public policy, popular fiction for centuries. However, in addition to the uncertainty created by introduction of current coronavirus pandemic, with its associated impact on health economy, has led increased volatility across globe. The global medical crisis arising from worldwide spread COVID-19 is predicted lead a economic subsequent deep depression. resultant economic,...

Like most management ideologies, New Public Management, is paradoxical in practice. In the case of universities, Sector Management (NPM) practices have led to a core academic workforce that tightly controlled conjunction with peripheral casual academics paid on hourly contracts. We examine this paradox through experiences managers responsible for employment at an Australian university. The line informally delegated subject coordinators. conclude not only highlights contradictions between...

Abstract Business leaders everywhere have encountered the reality of resistance and cynicism when introducing change initiatives. This paper identifies some associations between challenges organizational in 21st century emotional competencies required contemporary leaders. The aim this is to explore impact leader intelligence (EI) on levels employee towards change. Results from a survey 448 employees supported hypothesis that would report less if managed by whom subordinates rated as...

Concerns about job quality have become more widespread, crossing all industries and occupations. The call centre sector in particular has risen to the forefront of discussions because rapid growth development these new forms work organization over past two decades. However, despite there being an extensive life literature, emerging research on quality, is yet be a study that systematically links with employment context. This article outlines current debates, highlighting importance bringing...

Purpose – This paper aims to identify and empirically test whether growth preparedness success perceptions are important, discriminating small business owner (SBO) characteristics that influence strategic direction. The intended outcome was create a typology resonates with the realities of owners, their advisors policy makers. Design/methodology/approach Empirical data were collected online by postal survey from 340 businesses multiple industry sectors across Australia. Analysis is...

Abstract Over the past ten years there has been a massive growth in call centres worldwide. Developments industry have attracted many researchers, especially area of labour process where bring with them continuous production, standardised work and potential for forms extreme control monitoring work. However, global nature means that jobs will always be susceptible to outsourced operations. Information communication technology [ITC] developments, public sector subsidisation business...

Purpose The aim of this article is to explore the influence precarious (temporary) employment on employability and career development. Design/methodology/approach draws together primary secondary research material. Findings indicate that there are both positive negative perspectives with regard temporary development for workers themselves user firms. Research limitations/implications Implications arising policy development/research required investigate potential interventions could be...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence a relationship marketing orientation within strategic alliance (referred as Alliance) determine whether those firms have achieved synergy in knowledge sharing or they operate silos. Design/methodology/approach To achieve aim takes perspective and proposes model based on resource‐based view firm (RBV) order discover member can move Alliance relationships towards experienced long‐term continuing relationships. Findings results...

Abstract This study compares levels of organizational trust and connected variables between two groups employees from an Australian public health organization. One group ( N = 123) is based in a hospital that will close as part the organization's transformational strategy, other 152) hospitals remain open. The first become redeployed amongst departments remaining hospitals. relationships trust, leadership, fairness, perceived support (POS), commitment, citizenship behaviour (OCB...