The Human Resource Management of Political Staffers: Insights from Prime Ministers' Advisers and Reformers

The Human Resource Management of Political Staffers: Insights from Prime Ministers Advisers and Reformers explores the human resource management of political staffers and advisers who work for politicians, highlighting past problems and offering a best practice guide for future best practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Human Resource Management of Political Staffers: Insights from Prime Ministers Advisers and Reformers delves into the intricate realm of managing political staffers and advisers who serve politicians. Drawing upon the invaluable experiences of individuals who have held high-ranking positions within the political offices of Prime Ministers Boris Johnson, Justin Trudeau, Scott Morrison, and Jacinda Ardern, this comprehensive study advocates for improved management practices for these crucial individuals. By shedding light on past workplace challenges, including excessive workloads, inadequate work-life balance, and a lack of orientation and training, the book makes a compelling case for enhanced management strategies. However, it does not stop there. By amalgamating positive anecdotes and insights, the book offers a roadmap for future best practices, providing practical guidance for staffers, advisers, managers, and reformers across four countries: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Through in-depth interviews with advisers/staffers and practitioners actively engaged in HR reform within the political sphere, this research-informed best practice guide offers invaluable advice on recruitment, orientation, training, management, and support for political staffers and advisers. It underscores the critical roles that these individuals play in shaping political outcomes and the democratic contributions they make. As a vital resource for current and aspiring advisers, politicians, and ministers, The Human Resource Management of Political Staffers is a must-have guide that empowers individuals to excel in their roles and contribute meaningfully to the political landscape.

Chapter 9 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

Weight: 448g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032621722