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Accountancy firm HRD spearheads HR consultancy initiative

David Woods, 02 Feb 2012

Menzies, the accountancy firm, has launched an HR consultancy to provide advice to employers and the...

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Economic climate creates a 'new breed' of influential HR director, according to Penna research

David Woods, 26 Jan 2012

HR directors have seen their influence increase over the past 12 months, suggesting that the economic...

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CFA and CIPD develop higher apprenticeship in HR management

David Woods, 26 Jan 2012

CFA and the CIPD have been successful in their bid for funding to develop a higher apprenticeship in...

UK employers confident about growth in 2012, but recruitment looks less optimistic for HR staff, says Robert Half Index

David Woods, 25 Jan 2012

Despite the uncertain economic outlook, almost three-quarters (72%) of UK executives are more confident...

ILM appoints Charles Elvin as chief executive

David Woods, 18 Jan 2012

The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) has appointed Charles Elvin (pictured) as its chief...

Ashurst appoints Sasha Hardman as global HRD

David Woods, 05 Jan 2012

Law firm Ashurst has appointed Sasha Hardman as its new global HR director

Krispy Kreme appoints Claire Giraldo as head of HR

David Woods, 05 Jan 2012

Doughnut retailer, Krispy Kreme UK, has appointed Claire Giraldo as head of HR and training

Mike Cooke promoted from HRD to chief executive of Camden Council

David Woods, 06 Dec 2011

Only last month, HR magazine questioned whether an HR director could have the drive, courage, commitment...

NHS will ‘rise to the strike-day challenge’ but some patients will be affected, says NHS Employers

David Woods, 28 Nov 2011

The NHS Employers organisation today said that it was confident the NHS would rise to the challenge created...

CIPD appoints Sue Upton as interim MD

David Woods, 24 Nov 2011

The CIPD has appointed Sue Upton (pictured) as its interim managing director.

HR vacancies increase and pay rises, as 'entrepreneurial opportunities' arise for people managers

David Woods, 23 Nov 2011

Public sector change has seen an increased requirement for HR professionals to coach and support people...

CIPD Conference: Toyota GB dismantles business silos to drive through recession

David Woods, 10 Nov 2011

Toyota GB has "consistently increased" customer retention since the downturn of 2008, without forced...

If you miss HR magazine in print, you miss out

HR Editorial, 01 Nov 2011

As an independently audited publication HR magazine is required to re-register readers every three years...

Sara Edwards brings HR to the boardroom table at Orient Express Worldwide

David Woods, 01 Nov 2011

Slowly but surely, the HR function is changing, moving from an administrative function to a strategic...

Kathrin Menges appointed VP HR at Henkel

HR Editorial, 01 Nov 2011

Henkel has appointed Kathrin Menges to its management board as executive VP HR

NEC appoints Jane Jarvis as HRD

HR Editorial, 01 Nov 2011

Jane Jarvis has joined NEC Group as its HR director.

Della Garmory joins Fusion as associate HRD

HR Editorial, 01 Nov 2011

Fusion, part of the BGL insurance group, has appointed Della Garmory as associate director for HR

Strategic business partner role still a major challenge for HRDs, says survey

David Woods, 07 Oct 2011

Moving the HR agenda from the back office to the boardroom remains the biggest professional hurdle facing...

Tracy Robbins joins board of InterContinental Hotels

David Woods, 07 Oct 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group has appointed Tracy Robbins (pictured), executive VP global HR and group...

RBS appoints Arvinder Dhesi to newly created role of director, group talent

David Woods, 07 Oct 2011

Dhesi (pictured) will head the recently formed talent centre of expertise and be responsible for driving...

Latest Issue - January 2012

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Exclusive: The six competencies to inspire HR professionals for 2012

Modern HR must take on many roles to demonstrate competence and effectiveness, say DAVE ULRICH, JON YOUNGER, WAYNE BROCKBANK and MIKE ULRICH, who celebrate...

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