Ann Pickering

2018 revealed gender gaps, in 2019 let's change them

While we reflect on a year of digital progress, more work needs to be done to drive forward diversity in business in the new year

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Ann Pickering: Diversity must be HR's focus for 2017

HR needs to focus on diversity and inclusion with renewed energy in 2017, says O2 HRD Ann Pickering

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Hot topic: Female leaders, part two

Do female leaders face different criticisms to their male peers?

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Hot topic: Compulsory volunteering, part two

The Conservative manifesto proposed requiring public sector employers and companies with more than 250 employees to give staff up to three days a year for voluntary work. After the party's general...

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Employers must recognise the 'valuable skills' young people offer, says O2 HR director

Last week, thousands of young people all over the country nervously opened the envelopes that, for many, will have felt like the ticket to a university degree and a successful career.

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The role businesses can play in offering career support to young people

This week the Government has responded to the Education Select Committee’s report on careers guidance for young people, recognising that there is scope to develop careers provision in schools.

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