The warnings of 'Why We Hate HR' are worth revisiting

In August 2005 Fast Company magazine published its infamous ‘Why We Hate HR’ article. It’s only with the perspective of time that it’s become clear that this was a tongue-in-cheek response to the...

Guild for HR professionals created

As standards for the HR profession rises up the agenda a formal guild focused on promoting the sector has been created.

Significant increase in female NED appointments

There are more female non-executives in the FTSE 350 than ever before

Why HR needs its own SEAL Team Six

Most of us have heard of highly trained special forces troops that operate outside ‘normal‘ military channels. They are used for quick response and solutions. With CEOs becoming ever more demanding,...

How to get to the top table, and stay there

At the latest HR in the Boardroom event, board expert Helen Pitcher shared her top tips for ensuring HRDs are effective at the very highest levels.

Dave Ulrich: Don't blow up HR, appreciate and evolve it

In an exclusive article Dave Ulrich hits back at HR-bashing articles in the popular business press. Rather than ‘blow up HR’, as suggested on the cover of the latest Harvard Business Review, we should...

Making career management a reality: A guide for HR

To achieve a fully engaged workforce, employees must feel valued and that they have a future within their organisation. Employees need to know they have the opportunity to progress in their careers...

Few flexible HR roles available

Many HRDs preach the benefits of agile working, but it's not reflected in their external hires.

Critical slump in HR's emotional intelligence

Low EI caused by low morale, disengagement, recession and department downsizing

The HR director as NED

The issues facing HRDs seeking NED careers and boardroom sway

How HRDs can enhance influence at board level

HRDs should improve networking and financial and political knowledge, says Helen Pitcher

How to PR yourself into a promotion

Six key self-promotion skills HRDs can learn from PR