Human resources in the German maritime industries: 'back-sourcing' and ship management

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The role of national tax system in the consolidation and revitalization of strategic HRM in the German shipping industry, with management functions being outsourced is presented. The study reveals that the new shipping, tax and HRM policy of the German government enables firms in reversing a trend towards outsourcing management functions to overseas locations.

Water Transportation, Water Transportation Services, Support Activities for Water Transportation, Shipping industry

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From London to Los Angeles: a comparison of local labour market processes in the US and UK film industries

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The process of finding employment in the film industry within two labor markets of London (UK) and Los Angeles (US) is presented. It is concluded that the analysis confirms that the importance of social networks in job mobility in both contexts is a consequence of common production structures.

United Kingdom, United States, MOTION PICTURES, Motion Picture and Video Industries, Motion picture industry, Movie industry

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An empirical test of a correspondence model of expatriate managers' work adjustment

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With reference to a study on German expatriate managers, the work-skills, incentives of working abroad and the level of their work-life adjustment are analyzed.

Management dynamics, Psychological aspects, Analysis, Management, Compensation and benefits, Employee incentives, Employment abroad, Overseas employment, Company business management, Expatriation, Work-life balance

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