People Case Studies by topic

Effective communications is a key element of any business’s operations. How well a business communicates with its stakeholders, both internal or external, will have...

Research shows that children benefit from eating a healthy breakfast prior to the start of the school day. However, too often children have no...

Internal communications occur between various members and parts of an organisation and, usually, there are several different ways of delivery. Communication is a two-way...

If you ask your friends about how school or college is helping them to achieve their ambitions, they will probably talk about their performance...

Aldi is a leading retailer with over 8,000 stores worldwide. It continues to expand in Europe, North America and Australia. The Aldi brand is...

The world of work has changed dramatically in recent years. Gone are the days of jobs for life in which an individual might work...

In 1901 county surveyor Thomas Hooley noticed a fallen barrel of tar that had split open in the road. The mess had been covered...

Tesco is the UK’s leading retailer, serving millions of customers every day. It also employs more people than any other company, with over 300,000...

In a rapidly changing business environment decision-takers in large organisations are recognising that, in order for their company to succeed, they need to develop...

A critical issue in the development of a successful working relationship is whether we believe we are treated differently from someone else, not because...

The external environment in which businesses operate is continually changing. Businesses must respond to these changes to remain competitive and continue to meet the...

Change is something that happens in businesses all of the time. Change can occur in an organisation’s internal or external environment. As a result,...

This study focuses on the way in which Philips has transformed its organisation and culture in order to flourish in the modern competitive world....

Individuals work for many different reasons. Financial rewards are frequently a key factor in influencing why individuals undertake certain jobs. However, money is not...

other countries’ products are becoming increasingly sophisticatedinternational trade in services is set to growmodern products need a well-educated, well-informed workforce to produce themother countries...

Egg is the world's largest pure online bank, established in 1998. It has a reputation for innovation in financial services and was set up...

Founded just 15 years ago, Capco is a leading international provider of consulting, managed services and technology solutions for the financial services industry. With...

Tesco is a customer-orientated business. It aims to offer products that provide value for money for its customers and to deliver high-quality service. Tesco wants...

For organisations to develop they require a direction. The people who manage the business provide the direction. Taking responsibility for making decisions and running...

UNISON Formed in 1993 when three public sector unions joined together, UNISON is the UK's largest union. The merger created a stronger union voice to...

As markets become increasingly competitive it is essential that employers and employees have a good working relationship and are pulling in the same direction. The employment...

UNISON works with both employers and employees to ensure that public service workers receive a fair deal. A big advantage for any worker represented...

Kingfisher plc is one of Europe’s leading retailers based around three main sectors - DIY, electrical and general merchandise. The company employs over 130,000...

In 2002, Philip Green bought Arcadia for £800 million. He changed it from a public limited company (plc) to a private limited company (Ltd)....

Enterprise Rent-A-Car (Enterprise) was founded by Jack Taylor in 1957 in the basement of a car dealership in St Louis in the USA. The...

Marks & Spencer’s leading position in the highly competitive market-place depends on its ability to stay one step ahead of other retailers, both in...

Wincanton's mission is 'delivering supply chain solutions across Europe'. The company is customer focussed: its aim is to help its customers become more efficient...

Syngenta is a world-leading plant science business. It is committed to promoting sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. Its purpose is 'bringing plant potential...