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This book offers an integrated and contextualised framework for
learning and development (L&D) effectiveness that addresses
both the nature of L&D and its antecedents and outcomes in
organisations. Scholars and practitioners alike have recognised the
important role that L&D plays in organisations, where the
development of human capital is an essential component of
individual employability, career advancement, organisational
performance, and competitive advantage. The development of
employees' knowledge, skills, and attitudes constitutes one of the
most important HR challenges that organisations face. The evidence
indicates that organisations continue to invest in L&D
programmes as part of their HR strategy. In addition, there has
been an enormous growth in research on L&D in organisations;
however, there is some ambiguity concerning the effectiveness of
these activities and it largely remains unclear how they can be
best implemented. This book seeks to address this gap in the
literature. The authors propose a framework for L&D
effectiveness based on key findings from reviews, empirical
research, and meta-analyses, as well as previously established
theoretical frameworks within the field. Combining theory and
practice, the new framework this book offers provides key guidance
for L&D practitioners and researches interested in the area.
Throughout the last decade, the 'gig economy' has emerged as one of
the most significant developments in the world of work. As a novel,
hyper-flexible form of labour, gig work features a uniquely
fragmented working arrangement wherein independent workers partner
with digital platform organisations to provide a range of on-demand
services to customers. Work in the Gig Economy: A Research Overview
provides a concise overview to the key themes and debate that
encompass the gig economy literature. It covers five core themes:
an introduction to gig work; classification issues; the role of
technology; the experiences of gig workers; and the future of gig
work. As an emerging and diverse research field, contributions stem
from an array of perspectives including psychology, sociology,
human resource management, legal studies, and technology
management. The chapters synthesise the most prominent insights
into this emerging field, key thinking on the complex relationships
and conditions found in gig work, and the most significant issues
to be addressed as the gig economy continues to develop. A critical
introduction for students, scholars and reflective professionals
and policymakers, this book provides much needed direction through
the rapidly growing and expansive body of research on work in the
gig economy.
Throughout the last decade, the 'gig economy' has emerged as one of
the most significant developments in the world of work. As a novel,
hyper-flexible form of labour, gig work features a uniquely
fragmented working arrangement wherein independent workers partner
with digital platform organisations to provide a range of on-demand
services to customers. Work in the Gig Economy: A Research Overview
provides a concise overview to the key themes and debate that
encompass the gig economy literature. It covers five core themes:
an introduction to gig work; classification issues; the role of
technology; the experiences of gig workers; and the future of gig
work. As an emerging and diverse research field, contributions stem
from an array of perspectives including psychology, sociology,
human resource management, legal studies, and technology
management. The chapters synthesise the most prominent insights
into this emerging field, key thinking on the complex relationships
and conditions found in gig work, and the most significant issues
to be addressed as the gig economy continues to develop. A critical
introduction for students, scholars and reflective professionals
and policymakers, this book provides much needed direction through
the rapidly growing and expansive body of research on work in the
gig economy.
Anchored in accounts of young people's personal experiences of
loneliness, this book addresses important questions about tackling
today's epidemic of loneliness among young people. It explores
experiences of loneliness in early life, how it is navigated when
first encountered and considers how social conditions of poverty,
precarity, inequality and competitive pressures to succeed can
dramatically influence these feelings. Presenting diverse and
nuanced social accounts of loneliness, the authors explore ways to
harness the creative and positive potential of loneliness and
provide evidence-based recommendations for policy makers,
practitioners and young people to help tackle the crisis.
Anchored in accounts of young people's personal experiences of
loneliness, this book addresses important questions about tackling
today's epidemic of loneliness among young people. It explores
experiences of loneliness in early life, how it is navigated when
first encountered and considers how social conditions of poverty,
precarity, inequality and competitive pressures to succeed can
dramatically influence these feelings. Presenting diverse and
nuanced social accounts of loneliness, the authors explore ways to
harness the creative and positive potential of loneliness and
provide evidence-based recommendations for policy makers,
practitioners and young people to help tackle the crisis.
Just what is the role and impact of corporate elites in
contemporary reforms of public sector universities and schools?
Providing fresh perspectives on matters of governance and vibrant
case studies on the particular types of provision including
curriculum, teaching and professional practices, Gunter, Hall and
Apple bring together contributions from Argentina, Australia,
England, Indonesia, Singapore and US to reveal how corporate elites
are increasingly influencing public education policy, provision and
service delivery locally, nationally and across the world. Leading
scholars, including Patricia Burch, Tanya Fitzgerald, Ken Saltman,
and John Smyth scrutinise the impact elites are having on
opportunity, access and outcomes through political and professional
networks and organisations.
This book offers an integrated and contextualised framework for
learning and development (L&D) effectiveness that addresses
both the nature of L&D and its antecedents and outcomes in
organisations. Scholars and practitioners alike have recognised the
important role that L&D plays in organisations, where the
development of human capital is an essential component of
individual employability, career advancement, organisational
performance, and competitive advantage. The development of
employees' knowledge, skills, and attitudes constitutes one of the
most important HR challenges that organisations face. The evidence
indicates that organisations continue to invest in L&D
programmes as part of their HR strategy. In addition, there has
been an enormous growth in research on L&D in organisations;
however, there is some ambiguity concerning the effectiveness of
these activities and it largely remains unclear how they can be
best implemented. This book seeks to address this gap in the
literature. The authors propose a framework for L&D
effectiveness based on key findings from reviews, empirical
research, and meta-analyses, as well as previously established
theoretical frameworks within the field. Combining theory and
practice, the new framework this book offers provides key guidance
for L&D practitioners and researches interested in the area.
The very name, too, of Rome, has a magical influence, and bears
with it an interest that can never wane; for what city can for a
moment compare in attraction with the venerable capital, coeval
with so many centuries, whose pavement has been trodden by so many
generations, and from whose bosom have gone forth those sacred,
mysterious influences which for so many centuries have swayed the
minds and hearts of the civilized, yes, and even of the uncivilized
world? The subject, then, of this discourse, bears with it its own
interest. I propose to present to you a rapid sketch of my journey
to the Holy City, some incidents of the way, my impressions during
my sojourn in Rome, the imposing scene of the canonization, in the
grandest temple which the art of man has raised for the purposes of
religion, or for any other purpose whatever including with a view
of the present position of the Holy Father in relation to "the
patrimony of St. Peter," and to his own subjects-a topic of vital
importance to many at the present time, and of liyely interest to
all
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
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