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When times are hard, don't tread softly - stretch your strengths

James Brook, 26 Jan 2012

As is the case with many of the world’s largest, industrialised economies, the UK economy is growing...

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How can we tackle a long-hours culture?

Greg Lunn, 25 Jan 2012

Most of us were probably told as children that 'Hard work never killed anyone'. Despite the saying,...

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Darlington Football Club: what rights do employees have if a company goes into administration?

Nicola Powell, 25 Jan 2012

The UK is once again bracing itself for the possibility of a double-dip recession, after disappointing...

Costa Concordia: can Carnival Cruises rescue its reputation and boost its employer brand?

Allyson Stewart-Allen, 24 Jan 2012

Given the infrequent appearances from executives at this world's largest cruise line (whose brands include...

A day in the life of an HR professional

HR Editorial, 23 Jan 2012

Over half of HR professionals are happy in their jobs despite their biggest bugbear being computers and...

Executive pay proposals: what do they mean for listed companies and banks?

Simon Evans, 23 Jan 2012

Even those who are not keen students of executive pay will know there are regular calls for change to...

Exclusive: Edward Davey says 'When it comes to employment law we want employers to help themselves'

Edward Davey, 23 Jan 2012

The figures don’t lie. Last year there were a staggering 218,000 employment tribunal claims.

Rank Group project: an employment value proposition to 'win hearts and minds'

Lee Moody , 20 Jan 2012

As part of The Rank Group’s new organisation-wide HR initiative, Project PRIDE, (it stands for People,...

HR transformation: what can you achieve if you think afresh?

Jeremy Campbell, 20 Jan 2012

As we enter a new year full of opportunities and challenges, will the HR glass be half full or half empty?...

Don’t shoot the messenger when customer retention rates go down

Helen Murray, 20 Jan 2012

You don’t have to browse very deeply into the news headlines to uncover evidence of serious malaise...

Severing psychological contracts with employees: there must be a better way than this

Simon North, 19 Jan 2012

Psychological contracts start at the point at which an individual and an organisation begin their relationship....

Leaders with a focus on ‘give’ rather than ‘get’ will motivate and inspire during 2012

Penny Ferguson, 19 Jan 2012

In an ever-changing economic environment, full of potential change and lacking stability, it’s crucial...

Work is an emotional business

David Finney, 18 Jan 2012

Some CIPD professionals pursue a career in HR for the learning and development (L&D) dream, only to find...

Are HR management courses preparing students to be the people strategy stars of the future?

Mary Carmichael, 18 Jan 2012

An understanding of finance, sales, marketing, ethics, operations, planning and people, plus a smattering...

Social enterprise can develop stronger ties between management and employees

Hariprasad BK, 17 Jan 2012

In today's competitive marketplace, organisations are competing fiercely to retain and nurture their...

How to balance company security with employee rights

Graham Jackson, 17 Jan 2012

The ubiquity of computers and electronic devices in the workplace presents a major challenge to HR departments....

Blue Monday: advice for employers on the most depressing day of the year

HR Editorial, 16 Jan 2012

Today (Monday 16 January) is statistically the most depressing day of the year for employees, and has...

Onboarding: the fast track to staff productivity?

Steve Hemsley, 13 Jan 2012

The pressure on HR teams and line managers during busy and difficult times can mean elements of the onboarding...

Recruitment: four mistakes that threaten the candidate experience

Steve O'Dell , 13 Jan 2012

Savvy organisations understand if you provide a bad experience for job applicants, it damages your employer...

DDI Global Leadership Forecast highlights the trends for 2012

Steve Newhall, 12 Jan 2012

The Global Leadership Forecast from Development Dimensions International (DDI) highlights some of the...

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