How can HR departments find the best staff? We look at the many options, ranging from tracking on the latest social media platforms to hiring consultants and posting on job boards. And as for that old...
While technology provides HR people with a wealth of data, accessing this data and transforming it into meaningful business intelligence remains for many a major stumbling block on the way to a...
A resource that promotes employee resilience and helps organisations prevent and manage sickness absence hardly sounds like an employee benefit. But, earlier this year, that is how the...
As public sector organisations implement severe cuts and the private sector faces increased competition, all having to manage 'more with less', an increasing number of organisations are turning...
After years of relative stability, it seems the world of flexible benefits is changing. Recently, there has been a clear move to consolidation, both by those that advise on flexible benefits and the...
In April, fit notes were introduced to help prevent sickness turning into long-term absence. But there are doubts about whether the system will work.
Mary Cowlett looks at how groups who have been traditionally marginalised by business could help plug the UK's skills gaps.
HR magazine asked a selection of HR professionals to name their fantasy benefit for staff. Surprisingly, some are achievable. What's more, not all involve oodles of cash.
With budgets tight, rewarding staff with a gift or incentive may require a little more thought than in previous years. But there are plenty of imaginative ideas out there.
Incorporating psychometrics into the online recruitment process could cut down the volume of applications HR has to deal with. Mary Cowlett asks if recruiters should pre-judge applicants.
When economic conditions are tough employers must make sure that what they spend on attracting talent is really delivering. Mary Cowlett looks at the cost-effective options available.
The tax benefits of workplace nurseries compare favourably with those for childcare vouchers and make them a cheaper alternative for working parents. So why do so few exist?
