Introduction to the special issue

ABSTRACT

[...]the core concerns of human resource development (HRD) – organisation, training and career development – must be given renewed consideration in order to build up organisational, group and individual aptitude during challenging times. [...]this special issue aims to provide insights on several relevant issues and recommendations for HRD practice on how to address opportunities and challenges of HRD in today’s dynamic and complex environment. Organisations are increasingly dependent on knowledge workers as they compete through their employees’ know-how. Since knowledge becomes a prominent source for organisational competitive advantage in an uncertain environment, organisations should create a supportive culture for knowledge sharing.