Katie Jacobs

Don't forget what it's like to be a candidate

HR has forgotten what it’s like to be a candidate, former head of talent and resourcing at TalkTalk Jo Taylor has said.

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How we talk about productivity needs to shift to suit a knowledge economy

Pinning down what productivity means to business is trickier than it may at first appear

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Investor interest in culture on the rise

HR is thrust into the spotlight as the investment community looks for information around culture to help make valuations.

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Next generation expects ‘social action’ from employers, says National Grid CEO

The next generation of employees expects businesses to be more involved in “social action” and making a difference in communities, according to National Grid CEO Steve Holliday.

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The trouble with measuring productivity

Why the answer to the productivity puzzle may lie in how we measure it

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Investment in HR technology continues to grow

Global investment in HR technology and software is continuing to grow, with 88% of EMEA businesses planning to spend the same or more on HR technology this year as last year, according to Towers...

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Immigration rules will cause ‘chaos’ in the NHS

Changes to immigration rules will cause “chaos” in the NHS and cost the health service millions of pounds, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned.

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Culture change around diversity and inclusion remains ‘slow’

The diversity and inclusion agenda has not moved on enough, says Charlotte Sweeney

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Modernising HR at the Post Office

The Post Office is facing funding cuts and a modernisation mission. We meet the man hoping to deliver on these HR challenges

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Cridland calls for careers advice overhaul

CBI director-general John Cridland has called for an overhaul of careers advice in schools, with a focus on face-to-face, quality advice.

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Few flexible HR roles available

Organisational design

Many HRDs preach the benefits of agile working, but it's not reflected in their external hires.

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Manufacturing jobs under threat from automation

Almost half (43%) of manufacturing firms expect automation will replace at least 5% of their workforce over the next 12 months, according to research by professional services firm Grant Thornton.

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