Recruitment and retention in SMEs: Problems of HRD facing Finland's small firms

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Human resource development (HRD) is a critical factor in the efficiency and competitiveness of both large and small organizations, but small companies traditionally do not, or cannot, devote sufficient resources to this area of management. Essi Saru, in an article entitled “Organizational learning and HRD: how appropriate are they for small firms?” examines this predicament through literature review and a case study, and poses possible solutions.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

Citation

(2007), "Recruitment and retention in SMEs: Problems of HRD facing Finland's small firms", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 21 No. 4, pp. 22-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280710758853