Chris Bones

'L’état: c’est moi' - what will be Steve Jobs' real legacy?

I’ll leave it to others to pay tribute to Steve Jobs: he is clearly a remarkable individual and visionary.

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The cult of the leader

Trust and confidence in leaders in all walks of life has plummeted.

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Best practice is an elusive beast

While individual HR professionals are rated highly, as a body we still have a long way to go.

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What are the HR vote-winners for any political party

Skills, employment and economic sustainability are crucial areas for any party aspiring to govern.

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The public sector has to change

It isn't just the scale of public-sector expenditure that has to change but how money is spent.

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How to restructure executive pay

Henley Business School invites comment on its proposals for radically changing top-level reward.

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A question of personal judgment over staff expenses

Leaders must set a tone of acting responsibly with other people's money - that includes expenses.

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Points of principal: The answer to Parliament's woes

Give MPs a contract of employment and code of conduct with clear consequences for not complying.

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Accountability without a witch hunt

How to tackle the growing unwillingness to accept responsibility without building a blame culture.

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Points of principal: Have HR directors been party to a big lie?

HR leaders should be active players in changing the culture of reward despite poor performance.

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Points of principal: A recycled YTS will achieve nothing

Public policy and employment practice must change if graduates are to gain real work experience.

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Do you want an honest opinion?

Who better than your peers to judge how effective your HR organisation is and how to improve it.

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