Human resource management and Native people: a checklist of concerns and responses
Abstract
Purpose
The paper aims to show that human resource management professionals need to consider the uniqueness of Native, indigenous, and traditional people.
Design/methodology/approach
A number of key issues demanding attention are analyzed in a non‐exhaustive discussion of relevant topics.
Findings
The paper finds that organizations may lack the perspectives, insights, and skills they need to effectively respond to the needs and demands of employees/potential employees who are members of Native, indigenous, and traditional cultures.
Originality/value
This paper provides a timely discussion of this important topic in ways that have immediate practitioner application as well as suggesting additional research, dialogue, and thought.
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Citation
Walle, A.H. (2007), "Human resource management and Native people: a checklist of concerns and responses", International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 34 No. 6, pp. 374-387. https://doi.org/10.1108/03068290710751795
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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