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It was heavy that day... - A Qualitative Study on Managers’ Experiences of Handling Layoffs in the Swedish Construction Sector
(2024-08-26)
Background:
Purpose:
Layoffs are a common and natural part of the organisational life cycle and
can be perceived as a difficult and challenging process to go through; both
for the ones affected but also for the ones ...
”Ny på jobbet varje dag” En studie om behovsanställdas hantering av problem i arbetet och relation till fast anställda
(2012-10-24)
During the past 30 years the proportion of temporary employed has increased in Sweden. This has to
do with corporate strivings to have a more numerically flexible labour force. Earlier research
shows that it generates ...
IT TAKES TWO SIDES TO BUILD A BRIDGE A qualitative study of the interaction between HR- and IT-professionals in cross-functional teams
(2020-09-08)
Purpose:
This study aims to investigate cross-functional teams in a multinational setting. The purpose is to understand the perceptions among HR- and IT-professionals in cross-functional teams. Using sensemaking theory ...
HUR KAN VI BYGGA BORT BROTT OCH BYGGA FRAM TRYGGHET? - En studie rörande hur CPTED kan implementeras i Västra Nordstan i Göteborg
(2018-09-13)
Aims and objectives: The aims of the study were defined in collaboration with a representative from the local police department in Gothenburg. The first aim was to identify and present current problem-areas in Västra ...
Find misuses´s or improve working conditions Reasons behind high and low short-term sick leave rates, from a company perspective
(2012-10-24)
Short-term sick leave can become costly for companies in Sweden and is a high
debated HR problem. Since 1992 the companies in Sweden are responsible for the sick pay of
the short-term sick leave, referring to the ...
Old-age social exclusion: The role of social relations in loneliness and social isolation
(2018-01-23)
Objective: Social exclusion has intersecting dimensions in old age. This article focuses on
one particular dimension: exclusion from social relations. The aim of the study is to examine
if reciprocity patterns within ...
How do HR Business Partners work strategically? - A case study of HR transformation and strategic HR work in Göteborgs Stad Master Thesis
(2015-01-14)
Over the last decades, the focus on strategic work within HRM theorists and practices has been
increasing. Largely because of the global trend to transform HR organizations in larger
companies where also divisional HR ...
Should I stay or should I go? White-collar workers' perception of compensation and benefit packages in relation to work motivation and employee engagement - A case study at Volvo Car Corporation
(2012-10-24)
This master thesis describes how white-collar workers at Volvo Car Corporation perceive
compensation and benefits packages and what it means to their work motivation and
engagement. The case company is in need to attract ...
KVINNORS RÄTTFÄRDIGANDE AV SINA BROTT I KRIMINELLA GATUGÄNG- En narrativ kriminologisk undersökning av domslut
(2025-02-27)
Aims and objectives: This study aims to explore how women who commit serious gang
crimes explain their actions based on their narratives in the verdicts. This study focuses on
gang environments considered self-defined ...
Inter-cultural Working Relationships between Expatriates and Local Employees in MNCs Cases from the Automotive Industry in China
(2015-01-13)
One fact multinational companies must face is working with employees who come from different cultures and countries. Due different working principle and approaches, problems related to cultural differences occur. One of ...