Human Resource Management (HRM)

Our specialists in Human resource management have valuable expertise in a variety of sub-fields. This know-how is then translated into training programmes, publications and advice. You can also come to us for networking among HRM professionals.

Expertise domains

• Career management & development
• Employee performance
• International human resource management
• Learning & development
• Vlerick Reward Centre
• Strategic human resource management
• Labour market

Research results and publications

Curious about some of our research results and publications?

• 2012/07 - Gender differences in Commitment to change: impacted by gender or by being part of a minority group?

  Authors: Deprez, J., Van den Broeck, H., Cools, E., Bouckenooghe, D.
  The successful implementation of change initiatives remains challenging, as a high number of change processes still fail due to ‘human factor problems’.

• 2012/06 - Group goal setting in age-diverse teams: investigating the role of goal clarity and reflexivity

  Authors: Davidson, T., Dewettinck, K., De Baets, S.
  In a sample of 43 teams, the present study  examines goal clarity as a mediator of the relationship between age diversity and team performance.

• 2012/05 - First-Line Implementation of High-Performance Work Systems: Effects on Work Unit Human Capital, Empowerment, and Performance

  Authors: Soens, N., Buyens, D., Taylor, S.
  This study examined whether and how implementation of high-performance work systems (HPWS) by first-line managers influences work unit performance.

• To the research publications database

Research for your organisation

In addition to conducting research that contributes to fundamental academic knowledge, we can also carry out practice-based research especially for your organisation.

• Explore research opportunities that may benefit your organisation.

Our experts

Meet the faculty and researchers who are experts in Human resource management.

• To the research database

Tips from our experts

Journals, portals and books keep you informed about trends in Human resource management. Some recommendations from our experts:

• Books on Strategic HRM

  Some interesting books on Strategic human resources management

• World at Work

  Non-profit association dedicated to knowledge leadership in compensation, benefits and total rewards.

  www.worldatwork.org

News

• NEW BOOK: An engaging climate lies at the basis of high-performing companies
• Employees at SAS Institute and Schoenen Torfs crown their companies with the title "Best Employer Belgium 2012"
• New tool: the “Performance Generator”

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