Sian Harrington

HR must act now to regain its authority

Neil Roden, group HR director of RBS, has a list of awards as long as his arm.

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Downturn no excuse to abandon flexible working

The economic downturn is no reason to abandon moves towards flexible working, shadow minister for women Theresa May told top City law firms yesterday. As speakers at Working Families Legal Lives...

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'Dramatic' rise in number of companies measuring staff wellbeing

Eight out of 10 (81%) employers now publicly report their commitment to health and wellbeing compared with 68% in 2007.

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WIN free healthcare for an employee with HR and HSF Health Plan

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HR magazine has teamed up with HSF Health Plan to find an inspirational worker who has overcome an illness and returned to work.

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Editorial: Innovate your way out of financial crisis

In this era of climate change commentators have been quick to turn to weather-related phenomena when describing the turmoil in the global economic markets. A storm sweeping through the financial...

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Pay is up but so are hours worked

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HR professionals are earning higher salaries and working longer hours, according to the Annual Croner Reward and Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) 2008 Reward Survey of more than...

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Apprenticeships need to be 'sold' properly says CBI boss

Apprenticeships must not be seen as a dumping ground for low achievers, CBI director general Richard Lambert today told delegates at the business organisation's Education Summit.

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Low disposable income in UK fails to attract global talent

The UKs competitiveness in attracting global talent is being damaged by the low level of disposable income at senior level, according to a study by management consultancy Hay Group.

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Internet phobia blocks managers' skills enhancement

Senior executives are missing easy opportunities to hone their skills thanks to internet phobia, according to the Chartered Management Institute.

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Managers shun desk chains - and boss - in economic downturn

Food industry managers are turning to networking, rather than being chained to their desks, as they seek advancement in the current uncertain economic climate.

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Interview: In the O2 spotlight

As head of HR for AEG Europe, US owner of high-profile live music venue The O2, Genevieve Glover's priority is to ensure staffing and customer service stand up to scrutiny. Sian Harrington reports.

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Editorial: HR superheroes will be in great demand

If you have any interest in cinema you probably rushed out last month to see two of the most talked about films of the year - Batman's return to the big screen in The Dark Knight and Pixar's wonderful...

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