Chris Bones

Stop HR from self-destructing

In these uncertain times HR leaders need to radically rethink what they do and how they do it.

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My Christmas stocking gift to you

What the Government, financial sector leaders - and the rest of us - should be giving this year.

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Keep 'talent' on a very tight leash

It is essential that the regulators and the regulated learn the lessons of the financial debacle.

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Reward without risk is an outrage unacceptaple

Lehman Brothers demise must force a rethink in rewarding risk-taking with other people's money.

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Chris Bones Points of principal: If you can't see results, then stop it

Budget cuts can force the change many training activities need to really improve performance.

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Points of principal: An industrial relations crisis looms

Trade unions are using rising prices and workplace dissatisfaction to rebuild their muscle.

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Points of principal: Don't let automatons take over

Employee engagement

Common sense and empathy for other people are capabilities to be valued among employees.

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Points of principal: Out with the old, in with the new

Leadership

The political party leaders have provided useful case studies of leadership dos and don'ts.

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Points of Principal: When diversity can be dangerous

Diversity & inclusion

If we commit to a positive value - tolerance - we can ward off the threat from fundamentalists.

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