Managerial careers no longer conform to traditional career paths, progressing within the hierarchical structure of one or two organisations. Instead, organisational restructuring and changed business practices have impacted middle managers' job security and the need to take personal responsibility for their careers. Concurrently. the nature ofmiddle managerial work has altered - bringing increasing intensity and a requirement to manage within new workplace practices such as flexibility initiatives and short-term managerial contracts. These changes have implications for how human resource professionals both attract and retain talented managers. This paper argues for a critical re-consideration ofthe distinct nature ofmiddle managerial careers.
History
Event
Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (23rd : 2009 : Melbourne, Victoria)
Pagination
1 - 15
Publisher
Promaco Conventions
Location
Melbourne, Victoria
Place of publication
[Canning Bridge, W.A.]
Start date
2009-12-01
End date
2009-12-04
Language
eng
Notes
Reproduced with the specific permission of the copyright owner.