Graduate School of Business
Human Resource Strategies (word count 3712)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part A 1
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) 2
1.2 Constructivist Systems Theory Framework (STF) 2
1.3 Globalisation, International Work and Expatriates 3
1.5 Work/Life Balance 5
1.6 Change in the Labour Market 7
2 Strategies for attracting and retaining staff 9
2.1 Support work/life balance 9
2.2 Globalisation, International work and expatriates 10
2.3 Training, Career Development and Mentoring 11
2.4 Other methods to recruit and retain employees 11
3 Conclusion 12
4 Bibliography 14
Part A
1 Introduction
For most of the 20th century, the number of tasks and levels in large organisations grew incrementally, with new job and career opportunities to full-time employees. The introduction of the 21st century brought about fundamental changes because of numerous factors including global developments both technological and economical, changing labour market trends and the need for flexibility. As such, organisations have cut back their operations, closed facilities or outsourced non-core activities to specialist providers. The need for cost reduction, speed and ...