Shanghai Peaksafe scales the HR heights

Purpose – This paper aims to describe the human resource (HR) policies that help employees at stamped and forged components manufacturer Peaksafe Industries (Shanghai) Ltd to feel a greater sense of job security.Design/methodology/approach – The paper sites the case study in the context of HR research into employment status and job security.Findings – The paper reports how employment security and equality in the workplace can help employees to respond better to the organization and, through this, can improve organizational performance.Practical implications – The paper explains how staff selection, training and career development at Peaksafe combine to provide employees with a sense of meaning to their work and commitment to the firm.Social implications – The paper reveals how supportive HR policies can bolster individual feelings of self‐worth, which can make people more effective members of society as a whole.Originality/value – The paper highlights some key differences between HR policies in China and ...