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Uab Sdg: Recruitment Based On Values, Lina Girdauskiene, Asta Savaneviciene Dr, Rasa Laliene Dr, Zivile Stankeviciute Oct 2022

Uab Sdg: Recruitment Based On Values, Lina Girdauskiene, Asta Savaneviciene Dr, Rasa Laliene Dr, Zivile Stankeviciute

Case Studies

JSC SDG is a group of companies providing safe work consultancy services. The company was established in 2002 and has grown to the group of the companies. During the growth period organization faced various human resource management problems. One of the most significant issues are leadership. Recruiting suitable employees is a challenging aspect, as it affects the well-being of the employees and the goals of the organization.


Rimi Lietuva, Uab: Journey Towards Employment Of People With Disability, Zivile Stankeviciute, Asta Savaneviciene Dr, Lina Girdauskiene, Rasa Laliene Oct 2022

Rimi Lietuva, Uab: Journey Towards Employment Of People With Disability, Zivile Stankeviciute, Asta Savaneviciene Dr, Lina Girdauskiene, Rasa Laliene

Case Studies

Rimi Lietuva is one of the largest retailers in Lithuania. Rimi Lietuva's retail network is designed to meet the most diverse needs of customers and to serve them as well as possible. The company has more than 3000 employees representing various generations, different nationalities, various backgrounds and different skills and abilities. Rimi Lietuva has a huge focus on employee diversity and inclusion. Behind this orientation lies the commitment of the organization and its CEO to corporate social responsibility and wiliness to help people to find the job who are usually “left behind”.


The Role Of Human Capital Investments In Business Excellence Of Croatian Companies, Ivana Tadić, Željana Aljinović Barać Sep 2022

The Role Of Human Capital Investments In Business Excellence Of Croatian Companies, Ivana Tadić, Željana Aljinović Barać

Economic and Business Review

The paper analyses human capital investments and their relation to company performance in Croatia. Human capital represents an inevitable element in recognising and measuring an organisation’s values and supporting its business excellence. The results obtained show that training and extra bonuses or salaries are positively correlated with company excellence, as well as show a significant difference in the mean of salaries per employee between high and moderate intensive intellectual capital companies. The differences in company excellence, when human capital expenditures are capitalized in a company’s balance sheet rather than recognized as expenses in the company’s profit and loss account, is …


How To Improve Employee Efficiency Practices For Small Family Businesses, Nelva Sulme Bautista Prado Jul 2022

How To Improve Employee Efficiency Practices For Small Family Businesses, Nelva Sulme Bautista Prado

Business ETD Collections

The aim of this research project is to examine the efficiency of employees from the perspective of small family businesses and the workable solutions to improve low efficiency. The sampling method chosen to conduct this research was non-probabilistic and the type of sampling used was expert sampling. The non-probability sampling investigation was conducted using the qualitative research method, which this research project pursued.

An interview was undertaken with an expert in the field of business development and productive development issues who is an ILO Specialist for Latin America and the Caribbean.

The results of the research showed that trust between …


Addressing Employee Turnover In The Restaurant Industry Of Ireland, Sirley Virian Lafuente Cuaquira Jul 2022

Addressing Employee Turnover In The Restaurant Industry Of Ireland, Sirley Virian Lafuente Cuaquira

Business ETD Collections

This study aims to determine the causes of employee turnover in the restaurant industry in Ireland. It is well known that this sector represents high levels of employee turnover and staff shortages. Due to this, strategies aimed at counteracting the loss of employees and the attraction of new personnel will be proposed. This study seeks to delve into the voluntary causes for which employees decide to resign, increasing the unemployment rate, and therefore costs for the restaurant industry.

The applied research methodology considers the qualitative method, through surveys of employees who work directly in the hospitality sector, specifically in restaurants, …


What About Them? The Health And Well-Being Of Those Who Care For Others, Catherine Papayannopoulos Apr 2022

What About Them? The Health And Well-Being Of Those Who Care For Others, Catherine Papayannopoulos

Honors Projects in Management

Employee Health and Wellness Programs are increasingly more prevalent in different work environments and industries. Studies have shown that these programs can potentially increase employee productivity and reduce absenteeism, in addition to emphasizing a priority on mental and physical wellness. Healthcare workers already have a stressful job, but since the breakout of COVID-19, they have been overwhelmed with this pandemic to an even higher degree. It is important that healthcare workers take care of their own health and wellness and that it is prioritized at their place of work. Through surveying various healthcare workers, this study investigates if healthcare professionals …


Effective Management In The Post-Pandemic Hybrid Workplace, Logan Michael Sarkisian Apr 2022

Effective Management In The Post-Pandemic Hybrid Workplace, Logan Michael Sarkisian

Honors Projects in Management

In 2020, the COVID 19 pandemic struck the world and called for a change in the way business is conducted. Companies are being forced to redesign their business models to accommodate the widespread push to digital platforms, also known as the digital transformation era. As a result, more companies are shifting their environments to utilize a blend of the increasingly popular remote work approach with the traditional in-office practice. This sudden rise in remote work and the numerous affects it has on employees has caused a need for change in the way managers conduct their business. A qualitative research study …