Career capital in global Kaleidoscope Careers: the role of HRM

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Kirk, S. ORCID: 0000-0002-8371-1590, 2016. Career capital in global Kaleidoscope Careers: the role of HRM. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 27 (6), pp. 681-697. ISSN 0958-5192

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Official URL: http://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2015.1042896

Abstract

The results of this qualitative study of international talent show that although the acquisition of career capital through international assignments is perceived to be desirable both from an individual and organisational perspective, the global mobility needs and preferences of these two parties rarely coincide. This is due to the fact that individual mobility requirements come in cycles aligned to life cycle stages whereas organisational mobility needs ebb and flow like waves in response to perceived threats and opportunities. This presents opportunities and challenges for individuals in the acquisition and utilisation of career capital to balance work and non-work related demands in their global Kaleidoscope Careers. The role of HRM is to facilitate this process through mentoring, networking and other opportunities to engage in storying enabling employees to accommodate their changing needs at different life cycle stages. Failure to offer such support can manifest itself in demotivation, business performance issues as well as difficulties in terms of diversity and inclusion. Thus this paper offers a contribution to academic literature in the field of career theory as well as international Human Resource Management professional practice.

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Journal article

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International Journal of Human Resource Management

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Kirk, S.

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Taylor & Francis

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2016

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