Human resources are one of the most central strategic assets in the consultancy industry, ensuring competitive advantage and organizational success. Due to this important issue, access to hr-related information is relatively restricted.

This book presents insider reports from high-profile international consultancies which allow practitioners, scholars and graduates to gain an authentic insight into the people management in business consulting. Additionally to the overview of existing hr systems, the book provides details of practices dealing with issues such as value oriented corporate culture, gender diversity management, employability, leadership development, knowledge management and employer branding.

The Importance of HRM in Consulting Firms

The Role of Human Resource Management in Consulting Firms
The Consultant: A Clear Outsider's Inside View
HRM as Strategic Partner and Change Agent
Demands and Challenges: Values and Value-oriented Corporate Culture
HRM as Administrative Expert
Human Resources Management in International Consulting Firms: Distinguishing Second and Third Wave Company Patterns
Wanted: Experts on Strategy
Managing Human Resources at Metaplan
Human Resource Management at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants
How Students Manage Human Resources
Employer Branding through Preference Matching
Leadership Development at Accenture
Knowledge Management: A Way to Make a Difference in Our Field of Industry
HRM as Employee Champion
Gender Diversity Management in Consulting Companies
Managing Employability in the German Consultancy Industry.