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The importance of training in operationalising HR policy (2005)
Journal Article
McCracken, M., Bond, S., & McCracken, M. G. (2005). The importance of training in operationalising HR policy. Journal of European industrial training, 29(3), 246-260. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590510591111

To understand how line managers make decisions about employee requests for time off at short notice and to consider the consequences for management training. Design/methodology/approach- Based on evidence from case studies carried out in four financi... Read More about The importance of training in operationalising HR policy.

Work-life policy: does it do exactly what it says on the tin? (2003)
Journal Article
Wise, S., & Bond, S. (2003). Work-life policy: does it do exactly what it says on the tin?. Women In Management Review, 18(1/2), 20-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/09649420310462307

Policies which help employees balance their work and non-work priorities have become increasingly popular among UK employers in recent years. Along with a legislative imperative for family leave-related policies, employers are being encouraged to int... Read More about Work-life policy: does it do exactly what it says on the tin?.

Family leave policies and devolution to the line (2003)
Journal Article
Bond, S., & Wise, S. (2003). Family leave policies and devolution to the line. Personnel Review, 32(1), 58-72. https://doi.org/10.1108/00483480310454727

Using evidence drawn from case studies in four companies in the Scottish financial sector, this paper examines how both statutory and company family leave policies are operated by line managers. This paper considers the extent of line managers’ knowl... Read More about Family leave policies and devolution to the line.