According to the latest ONS figures, unemployment has fallen to a six-and-a-half year low (5.8%). Cause for celebration, surely – but do these statistics tell the whole story?
Business and policy leaders need to “revolutionise retirement” in the UK to encourage older people to work longer, the government’s older workers champion Ros Altmann has said.
Harvard professor advocates embracing diversity of thought to increase innovation
Large organisations have a duty to prepare and develop the workforce of the future, not just their own employees, according to Sky director of people Deborah Baker.
Organisations should work harder to fully integrate their HR, occupational health (OH) and health and safety strategies, according to wellbeing expert Dame Carol Black.
It's not enough to understand your business; HR must increasingly look outside to add value
A quarter (24%) of UK businesses would extend health screening into full genetic screening for employees, according to research by Astellas Pharma.
As Pret a Manger expands its global reach, the focus is on building and maintaining a happy workforce
Business secretary Vince Cable and a panel of investors have called for a better ‘dialogue’ and more consistency around the reporting of human capital metrics.
International food-on-the-go retailer Pret a Manger is endeavouring to help British young people gain valuable work experience.
The integrated reporting movement is gathering pace, but is HR missing an opportunity to link people issues to success?
"The spirit of mentoring should be embedded within UK businesses,” Virgin Group founder Richard Branson has said.
