PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsResearchers have demonstrated the inefficiency of antiquated rostering practices, which often use pen and paper, in Australian health services. They made the case for a modern approach integrating evidence-based human resource management (EBHRM), the LAMP model – an acronym referring to Logic, Analytics, Measurement, and Process, and HR analytics.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.