Peter Crush

Technology: Support from entry to exit

It was the establishment of the NHS more than 60 years ago that introduced the concept of care from the 'cradle to grave'.

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Technology: E-learning

Traditional suppliers of e-learning modules are being challenged by new products entering the market that make it easy for HR professionals to build their own. Peter Crush investigates.

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Technology: Payroll - Self-service payback

Developments in technology are forcing closer co-operation between payroll and HR. Self-service, which has been slow to take off in HR, is gathering momentum in payroll. Peter Crush reports.

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Unemployment: How is Jobcentre Plus coping with the rising numbers of unemployed people?

Job centres have long had a bad press. So how are they coping with the rising numbers of unemployed, who now include highly-skilled executives with great expectations?

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Books: The Social Entrepreneur Revolution

Socially-oriented leaders are growing in number, according to this book, and corporate life is set to change. This is essentially a guide to how they think, says Peter Crush. Read it and be prepared.

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Paula Watch: HR's apprentice needs to show us what she is made of

Oh, for goodness sake! Back to the same old groove Paula...you're the consummate invisible woman, and frankly you left me depressed. Where are your HR skills? Where is your people management? When are...

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Paula Watch - HR's own apprentice: Keeping a low profile

Last night saw the latest series of The Apprentice hit our screens. For the next 12 weeks the UK's best business hopefuls will be battling it out in the boardroom to ensure they escape the immortal...

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Internal events: Speakers from outside the business world are in great demand

Speakers from walks of life other than business are in great demand. There are many parallels between corporate life and the natural world, Peter Crush finds.

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Engagement Surveys: Gallup and Best Companies face criticism

Two of the most prestigious models for measuring engagement have been singled out for harsh criticism. Is it justified and what are the alternatives? Peter Crush talks to the main players.

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Engagement: HR's deputy editor takes on ITV's Krypton Factor assault course

Peter Crush tests the engagement potential of the Krypton Factor TV series's assault course and runs the gamut of emotions from petrified to exhilarated.

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Round-table debate: What is the future of employer accredited vocational qualifications

With training budgets slashed what is the future of employer-accredited qualifications? HR magazine and the QCA convened a panel of experts to consider the year ahead.

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Interview with Linda Thompson, human resources director at Gallup

Gallup's HRD, Linda Thompson, is very choosy when it comes to hiring. Only the best will do, she tells Peter Crush. Individuality and likelihood of future success with the company is what she looks...

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