In these uncertain times HR leaders need to radically rethink what they do and how they do it.
What the Government, financial sector leaders - and the rest of us - should be giving this year.
It is essential that the regulators and the regulated learn the lessons of the financial debacle.
Lehman Brothers demise must force a rethink in rewarding risk-taking with other people's money.
Budget cuts can force the change many training activities need to really improve performance.
Trade unions are using rising prices and workplace dissatisfaction to rebuild their muscle.
Common sense and empathy for other people are capabilities to be valued among employees.
The political party leaders have provided useful case studies of leadership dos and don'ts.
If we commit to a positive value - tolerance - we can ward off the threat from fundamentalists.