Richard Donkin

HR must show it means business

The profession needs to extend its influence externally to give it more clout internally.

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Uncommon sense: The unpleasant side of the job

The system of firing people - suddenly and without negotiation - is brutal and intolerable.

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Uncommon sense: Irrational resistance to innovation

If you want to do business you cannot afford to ignore social networking sites like Twitter.

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Uncommon sense: Understanding people is a talent

Talent

Business acumen and leadership can be learned; an ability to empathise with people can't.

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Uncommon sense: Work drives us to distraction

Employee benefits

Concentration on the job is being undermined by technology designed to improve efficiency.

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Uncommon Sense: A free spirit versus Frankenstein

Recruitment

Far too many recruiters favour corporate clones over entrepreneurial, creative individuals.

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