Leaders should strive to be “coaches not dictators”

Leaders should strive to be “coaches not dictators” according to Colin Price, chairman of organisational health firm Co Company

Senior leadership ‘character’ impacts on bottom line

The character reputation of a senior leadership team has an impact on a business's bottom line

The HR director as NED

The issues facing HRDs seeking NED careers and boardroom sway

What every HRD should know about board governance

A place at the boardroom table has long been seen as the ultimate goal for HR professionals. The reality is that they are less likely to do this in their own organisation, but have an increasing...

HR is failing to engage employee hearts and minds

True engagement means leaders have to focus on creating the right culture

Crossrail: Inside a values-led project

Shared values, skills shortages, and diversity: The Crossrail story

"A business only needs one strategy"

Stephen Bungay on HR, communication and strategy

Breaking the business mould at Gentoo

Peter Walls, CEO of social housing group Gentoo, is fighting back against miserable workplaces, one employee at a time. He explains why business must bring out the best in people and prioritise values...

'Reluctant' managers bad for economy, says CMI president

Companies with accidental and reluctant managers "don't deliver" for the economy, as well as condemning staff to a poor work life, according to recently-appointed Chartered Management Institute (CMI)...

External focus key to minimising executive conflict, says expert

Making sure executives’ natural competitive nature is focused externally is key to minimising conflict, according to Stonehaven Associates partner Elisabeth Marx.

Dealing with the shadow side of leadership

Senior executives need exceptional drive and interpersonal skills to push themselves and others to succeed. But under pressure, these qualities can go into overdrive, and lead to catastrophe.

HR professionals should help build trust, says BBC Worldwide people director

HR professionals should act as role-models within organisations in an “authentic way" to help build trust, BBC Worldwide people director Kirsten Furber has said.