David Fairhurst

We'd all benefit if the spirit of Valentine's Day was adopted in our business relationships.

It's Valentine's Day this month and my thoughts have turned to love. I believe that love - or at least the way we express our love for others at this time of year - can be a model for great business...

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This year make your resolution to be a Non-executive director

As non-executive directors in other companies, HRDs gain business insight and experience.

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A festive eating-out spending spree is just what we need to get the economy growing

Many people won't be sorry to see the back of 2009. And, if the analysts are to be believed, it is this very attitude that could prove to be the third and final ingredient required to trigger a...

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Forced retirement is short-sighted

There is data to prove the presence of older workers boosts performance levels and profits.

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Kids can teach you a lot about corporate social responsibility

Children attending schools in multicultural areas make parents more environmentally-aware.

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From the front line: Anything is possible if you work at it

Firms prepared to hire disadvantaged young people have the potential to ignite their aspirations.

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Discard the subordinate mindset

With the power distance between HR and other disciplines, aligning people strategies is tough.

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From the front line: HR's very own catalytic converter

The Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures is a drive for non-toxic outcomes.

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From the front line: The past is not a foreign country

The master and apprenticeship model that existed for 250 years provides useful lessons today.

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Why not swap hats for a while

Follow the Duke of Wellington's example and you could gain a fresh perspective on your HR role.

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The value of a truly open dialogue

We need informal, cultural norms that allow staff to challenge the accepted way of doing things.

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From the front line: Be a real force to be reckoned with

Commentators have invested rewards specialists with the power to topple the global economy.

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