Journal of European Industrial Training: Volume 22 Issue 9

Changing culture through empowerment

Paul Hyland, Terry Sloan, David Barnett

Much has been made of the need to empower employees at all levels of an organisation. There must be a genuine willingness on the part of management and workers to work together to…

Current issues in health and safety training in the UK

Mark Cooper

Aims to describe current issues in health and safety training in the UK, focusing on the training requirements associated with general workplace risks. Rasmussen’s skill‐, rule‐…

How do graduates transmit desired signals in the workplace?

Des Monk

There is a paucity of evidence to explain exactly why those who are highly‐qualified are paid above average wages. Although both human capital and signalling/screening theories…

Training and power in franchise systems: the example of the UK automotive industry

Marie‐Raphaële Davey‐Rafer

Discusses the issue of power in franchise systems and the consequences it has on the relationships between manufacturers/franchisers and dealers/franchisees. Attention is paid to…

In‐career professional development: the case of Irish second‐level teachers

Thomas N. Garavan

Focuses on professional development policy for Irish second‐level teachers. Attempts to conceptualise current thinking about professional development policies as they relate to…