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Garavan, Thomas N.; Neeliah, Harris; Auckloo, Raj; Ragaven, Raj – European Journal of Training and Development, 2016
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore human resource development (HRD) in Mauritius and the challenges and opportunities faced by organisations in different sectors in adopting HRD practices. Findings: This special issue presents four papers that explore dimensions of HRD in public sector, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and…
Descriptors: Human Resources, Labor Force Development, Human Capital, Small Businesses
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Tome, Eduardo – European Journal of Training and Development, 2013
Purpose: This paper aims to review the intervention of the European Social Fund (ESF) as an instrument of human resource development (HRD) policies in the European labor market. Design/methodology/approach: The paper uses an economic background, and reviews the official documents produced by the ESF during its history to try to define its economic…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Economic Impact, Labor Force Development, Labor Market
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Scully-Russ, Ellen – European Journal of Training and Development, 2013
Purpose: The aim of this paper is to review the policy literature on green jobs and green jobs training in the USA and to present findings of a qualitative study on the start-up of two Energy Training Partnerships (ETP) funded by the US Department of Labour to train workers for green jobs. Design/methodology/approach: The paper includes a review…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Economic Development, Labor Market, Economically Disadvantaged
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Carlier, Sandra Idrovo; Llorente, Consuelo Leon; Grau, Marc Grau – European Journal of Training and Development, 2012
Purpose: This paper aims to determine the level of awareness and implementation of family-responsible parameters: policies, enablers, practices, and culture, in Spanish and Latin-American companies, and how they impact work-life balance. Design/methodology/approach: The study uses data from different national IESE's Family-Responsible Employer…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Family Work Relationship, Public Sector, Comparative Analysis