Includes bibliographical references and index.

The political economy of skills -- Employee learning and impact on small firm performance -- The process of learning in small firms -- The interlink of HRD and other HR activities -- Leadership and staff learning -- International dimensions of employee learning in small firms.

"Employee Learning in Small Organisations provides a clear, concise and comprehensive analysis to the theory and practice of employee learning in micro and small enterprises. The book offers easy to digest theory alongside practical application advice on how to effectively engage with employee learning in small business. Rather than see small firms as scaled-down examples of large organizations, the book highlights the different constraints and challenges that smaller business face. Topics include the wider framework of the political economy of skills, the impact of HR development on small firms, employee learning, and the relationship with other HR activities. This is a short accessible guide suitable for anyone interested in Employee Learning and small business HR"-- Provided by publisher.