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1. 1. The Overachievers : Female Recruits’ Everyday Experiences of Gender Norms in the Swedish Armed Forces

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Selma Riemer; [2023]
   Keywords : Female conscripts; Swedish Armed Forces; Women and military culture; Gender norms and expectations;

   Abstract : The Swedish Armed Forces (SwAF) have been making internal efforts to enrol more women through changes in legislation and mandatory conscription, since the adoption of Resolution 1325 in the Swedish Parliament at the turn of the century. Since the alterations, an upward trend of female recruits as well as women making careers and reaching high ranking positions, has been identified. READ MORE

3. 2. Navigating Knowledge Management in a Technical Consulting Firm : Current Practices and Future Perspectives

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Oscar Dahlgren; Tobias Norlén; [2023]
   Keywords : Knowledge Management; Knowledge Management Strategy; Consulting Firm; Personalization; Codification;

   Abstract : Knowledge management and the strategy surrounding it has been highlighted as keys for achieving and maintaining competitive advantage, particularly for knowledge-intensive firms. Consulting firms are knowledge-intensive firms that generate revenue solely through offering the knowledge of their consultants, arguably making knowledge management even more crucial in their competitive fields. READ MORE

4. 3. Risk in the Private Military Industry : Risk-Transfer Dynamics in Globalized Private Military and Security Companies’ Recruitment Processes

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Sofie Ådén; [2023]
   Keywords : Global North; Global South; globalization; military outsourcing; private military and security companies PMSCs ; private military contractors PMCs ; private military industry; recruitment processes; Risk-Transfer War;

   Abstract : Private military and security companies (PMSCs) are established actors in the global militaryindustry. The adaptation to utilize PMSCs as a complement to national militaries has increased their importance significantly. READ MORE

5. 4. External Digital Communication of Employer Branding Inclusivity : A Multiple Case Study:CGI Inc., Nexer Group & Toxic Interactive Solutions

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Ebrahim Al-Sharif; [2023]
   Keywords : Employer branding EB ; diversity branding; inclusion branding; employer of choice EOC ; external digital communication; information technology IT ; Arbetsgivarvarumärke; mångfaldsvarumärke; inkluderingsvarumärke; föredragen arbetsgivare; extern digital kommunikation; informationsteknologi IT ;

   Abstract : Background: To win the “war for talent” and recruit highly skilled candidates, employers need to distinguish themselves from their competitors by securing employer-of-choice (EOC) status. In competitive industries such as information technology (IT), companies focus on shaping unique employer branding (EB) strategies to help find or retain top talent and the indispensable edge or advantages that come along with them. READ MORE

6. 5. Workforce Scheduling for Flamman Pub & Disco

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tillämpad matematik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

   Author : Gustav Villwock; [2022]
   Keywords : Workforce scheduling; Mixed integer programming; Large neighbourhood search; Heuristics; Constructive heuristic;

   Abstract : Workforce scheduling is widely used within most industries. A well-outlined and efficient schedule gives cost savings, such as reduced number of overtime hours, increases overall utilization, and facilitates meeting demands. READ MORE