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Titel

How HR can help in the aftermath of disaster

Ist Teil von

• Human Resource Management International Digest, 2005, Vol.13 (6), p.18-20

Ort / Verlag

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Erscheinungsjahr

2005

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Alma/SFX Local Collection

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Purpose Argues that humanresource HR specialists have valuable skills that can help to get the most out of volunteers who come forward in the aftermath of a disaster. Designmethodologyapproach Uses the experience of the tsunami disaster in Thailand to show what could have been done better if more effective HR systems had been in place. Findings Emphasizes the importance of good recruitment, selection, orientation, job allocation and compensation practices for a volunteer workforce. Practical implications Demonstrates that like doctors, nurses and other key groups of workers HR specialists can provide real, practical help in the aftermath of a disaster. Originalityvalue Highlights some similarities and differences between good HR practice in business and voluntary organizations.