The aims of the section are to:

Introduce HRM: main approaches, processes, current issues etc. (framework/overview).
Explain trends in globalisation, digitalisation and demographic developments.
Present specific aspects of SMEs compared with large companies (qualitative aspects).
Emphasise the special contexts of HRM in the five SHARPEN project regions and the special situation of regional SMEs.
Explain particular aspects of HRM and performance in SMEs.
Provide quantitative data on HRM for SMEs (specifics from SHARPEN research).
Introduce a SHARPEN research case study about on-boarding processes for a student activity.