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How HRDs can enhance influence at board level

HRDs should improve networking and financial and political knowledge, says Helen Pitcher

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Emerging markets disposals lead RSA to rethink talent management

Insurance firm RSA is disposing of several of its emerging markets businesses, meaning it needs to rethink its talent management strategy, its senior HR team have told HR magazine.

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Learning from the lessons of the recession

When recession hit in 2008, beer manufacturer Molson Coors realised it needed to become leaner to survive.

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The rise of the single sector CEO

CEOs who have always worked in the same sector are increasingly sought by CEO selection panels, research has found.

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Can HR remember how to lead in an upturn?

Now that the UK economy and job market seem to be getting back on track, HR directors will need to re-assess their approach to many business issues. But can HR remember how to operate in an upturn?

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BT appoints Alison Wilcox as group HRD

BT has appointed Alison Wilcox as its new group HR director

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Skills gaps: Shift towards employer collaboration

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has reported good “momentum” on its Industrial Partnership initiative, launched last autumn.

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Career development opportunities key in hospitality, says Hilton Worldwide VPHR

Hospitality businesses in particular must offer strong career development opportunities to attract talent, Hilton Worldwide’s EMEA vice-president of HR, Ben Bengougam has told HR magazine.

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Line managers must be recognised for developing talent

Line managers must be recognised and rewarded for developing talent and addressing underperformance, Christoph Williams, Sony Europe’s strategic content senior manager for leadership, learning, talent...

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Amec Foster Wheeler appoints Mark Burrows as group head of shared services

Amec Foster Wheeler has announced the appointment of Mark Burrows as group head of shared services, effective immediately

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Digital skills: disconnect between leaders and employees

Few European companies feel prepared to embrace digital technologies, despite their workforces feeling optimistic about embracing these technologies, research by Accenture has found.

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Hands-on, in-house learning on the up

Hands-on learning and internal development have risen in popularity, the CIPD’s 17th annual Learning & Development Survey has revealed.

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