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Although the Olympics may be the greatest show on Earth, it's far from being the only show in town

David Fairhurst, 27 Apr 2012

Last month, I highlighted the crucial role that 177,000 people – more than a third of whom (70,000)...

The greatest legacy the Olympics could leave us with is the realisation that greatness can only be built on firm foundations

David Fairhurst, 30 Mar 2012

At the first meeting of International Olympic Committee in 1894, its founder, Pierre de Coubertin, suggested...

Discovery is seeing what everyone else has seen – but thinking what no one else has thought

David Fairhurst, 17 Feb 2012

In 1899, Charles Duell, the US Patent Office commissioner, was predicting the demise of his organisation...

A non-cash award with a celebration of achievement is an enduring memory

David Fairhurst, 06 Jan 2012

The New Year is traditionally a time where we look back at the past 12 months in the hope of learning...

I would like to raise a Yuletide toast to those unsung heroes - loss prevention specialists

David Fairhurst, 13 Dec 2011

With the festive period upon us, I bring tidings of (qualified) joy and an important message for every...

David Fairhurst: we can no longer afford to be blind to the skills and experience older workers can bring

David Fairhurst, 21 Nov 2011

In Japan, during a recent business trip, I was invited by my host to taste something from a selection...

Considered responses and authentic voices ensure the data to generate insights is of the highest quality

David Fairhurst, 24 Oct 2011

Isn’t it strange how a simple and fairly uncontroversial comment can spark the liveliest of discussions?...

Will existing data enable HR directors to stay ahead of the economic game?

David Fairhurst, 07 Sep 2011

Here’s the September forecast: the start of the month will be bright and summery, but this warm spell...

Harley Davidson is very clear about what it is selling to its customers - and it isn't motorcycles

David Fairhurst, 03 Aug 2011

With a distinctive roar, six Harley Davidson motorbikes swung into the car park of the McDonald’s restaurant...

From dependence to independence: it’s a huge transition. The emotional rollercoaster of this forges the bond

David Fairhurst, 06 Jul 2011

Later this month, I will be heading up to Manchester to attend the grad-uation ceremony at Manchester...

When the baton gets passed to HR to make health and wellbeing happen

David Fairhurst, 07 Jun 2011

Put it in the diary. Friday 17 June could be the happiest day of 2011 – the day when a wellbeing equation...

Default retirement age: employer attitudes

David Fairhurst, 05 May 2011

Benjamin Franklin once said that “at 20 years of age, the will reigns; at 30, the wit; and at 40, the...

‘Corporate universities’ support a culture where every employee aspires to progress and develop

David Fairhurst, 05 Apr 2011

Elk Grove Village, Illinois is a place of about 35,000 people northwest of Chicago. It is a charming...

Although the Olympics may be the greatest show on Earth, it's far from being the only show in town

The greatest legacy the Olympics could leave us with is the realisation that greatness can only be built on firm foundations

Discovery is seeing what everyone else has seen – but thinking what no one else has thought

A non-cash award with a celebration of achievement is an enduring memory

I would like to raise a Yuletide toast to those unsung heroes - loss prevention specialists

David Fairhurst: we can no longer afford to be blind to the skills and experience older workers can bring

Considered responses and authentic voices ensure the data to generate insights is of the highest quality

Will existing data enable HR directors to stay ahead of the economic game?

Harley Davidson is very clear about what it is selling to its customers - and it isn't motorcycles

From dependence to independence: it’s a huge transition. The emotional rollercoaster of this forges the bond

When the baton gets passed to HR to make health and wellbeing happen

Default retirement age: employer attitudes

‘Corporate universities’ support a culture where every employee aspires to progress and develop

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