Transfer from expatriate to local contracts: a multiple case study of an unexpected career transition

Nery-Kjerfve, Tania; Wang, Jia

doi:10.1080/13678868.2019.1570776

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“…(2019) found that career shocks affected the entrepreneurialism in new graduates. Nery-Kjerfve and Wang (2019), using multiple case studies, identified that localization (i.e., adjusting to local conditions and isolation) was a significant NCS experienced by expatriate employees, and Nair and Chatterjee (2020) reported that competitive examinations and starting employment were career shocks faced by early-career, MBA students. Feng et al.…”

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Measuring career shocks: A study of scale development and validation in the Chinese context

Ali

Ghani

Islam

et al. 2020

Australian Journal of Career Development

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The emergence of self-career management has pushed individuals to manage their careers proactively and evade unexpected events. The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a career shocks scale for use in Chinese organizations. In doing so, we developed a comprehensive scale of career shocks to cover a significant gray area of career management and enhance a deeper understanding of the emergence of career shocks among Chinese employees. Using the mixed-method approach, we recruited multiple samples to validate the item structure and assess construct validity and internal consistency of the career shocks scale. The findings of a confirmatory factor analysis suggested two dimensions of career shocks (positive and negative), having nine items. Moreover, a strong inter-item structure indicated that this research measure would be valuable for future research endeavors in the domain of career management.

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Measuring career shocks: A study of scale development and validation in the Chinese context

Ali

Ghani

Islam

et al. 2020

Australian Journal of Career Development

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Qualitative research in the Academy of Human Resource Development-sponsored journals

Johnson,

Nery-Kjerfve,

Yeager

et al. 2024

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Purpose Qualitative paradigmatic perspectives are increasingly recognized as providing in-depth, rich and nuanced interpretations and critiques of complex phenomena. Nonetheless, positivist and post-positivist epistemologies still dominate social science disciplines. The authors were unable to identify published information on the state of qualitative research in human resource development (HRD) despite the numerous theoretical foundations, epistemological stances and global approaches that shape HRD. To fill this gap, this study determined the prevalence of qualitative designs, data collection methods and data analysis techniques that have been used in Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD)-sponsored journals. This study identified gaps in the use of qualitative research to be explored by HRD scholars to advance research and practice. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive case study approach was used to determine the state of qualitative research in three AHRD-sponsored journals. Findings Qualitative articles have increased in number but still account for a lower percentage of articles when compared with other peer-reviewed articles, including quantitative methodologies and conceptual papers. Most articles lacked grounding in stated ontology and epistemology needed to guide researchers’ investigations, potentially leading to weakened methodological choices, interpretations and authenticity of conclusions. Research limitations/implications To provide in-depth understanding of HRD-related phenomena, all important elements of qualitative articles should be addressed to strengthen the credibility and authenticity of the research process. Qualitative theorists and researchers can build on and embrace the soundness of qualitative research and theories in HRD. Expanding on the credibility and authenticity of rigorously conducted qualitative research will help to broaden the perspectives of researchers who may be hesitant to explore this methodology of inquiry. This will strengthen methodological sophistication and expand the knowledge base of qualitative research. Practical implications HRD professors/instructors will find this study to be a useful guide for graduate students who are exploring and using qualitative inquiry for their research and for understanding others’ research. Practitioners will also find it useful to understand HRD research to determine possible interventions in their workplaces. Originality/value This study identifies trends and patterns of epistemologies and methods used in HRD qualitative articles and provides a foundation on which to build future studies and establish unexplored, unconventional qualitative methodologies and methods.

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Mentoring global talent: an integrative review

Zhang,

Nardon

2024

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PurposeThe international mentoring literature predominantly features traditional company-assigned expatriates as protégés overlooking other types of global talent, such as immigrants, refugees, and international graduates, who may help organizations gain long-term IHRM competitive advantages. We integrate multidisciplinary research to better understand the role of mentoring as a global talent management tool, identify research gaps, and propose future research directions.Design/methodology/approachWe draw on an integrative review of 71 academic journal articles published between 1999 and 2024 to explore the role of mentoring in managing global talent (i.e. expatriates, immigrants, refugees, and international students and graduates).FindingsWe found that research has identified and examined relationships between various antecedents and outcomes of mentoring but mainly treating mentoring as a talent development tool. Less is known about the role of mentoring as a recruitment and selection tool in the pre-employment context. Mentoring is an important HRM tool that contributes to managing a global talent pool and developing existing employees.Originality/valueThe review contributes to a better understanding of the characteristics and processes involved in mentoring in a global context by proposing a framework that incorporates antecedents of mentoring, characteristics of the mentoring process, and mentoring outcomes. It highlights the value of mentoring as a recruitment and selection tool supporting global talent management and identifies avenues for future research.

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Transfer from expatriate to local contracts: a multiple case study of an unexpected career transition

Cited by 4 publications

References 40 publications

Measuring career shocks: A study of scale development and validation in the Chinese context

Measuring career shocks: A study of scale development and validation in the Chinese context

Qualitative research in the Academy of Human Resource Development-sponsored journals

Mentoring global talent: an integrative review

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