HR metrics: why they need to be used now

The opportunity for HR leaders to move beyond the limits of traditional "lagging metrics" of the past 40 years and start using forward looking tools and analytics has arrived.

Legal firm warns BA over sacking strikers

A London legal firm has warned British Airways that it could face a legal challenge if it dismisses workers engaged in industrial action.

Leading HR directors and thinkers talk about their vision for the future

HR Vision, our series of web debates, in magazine features and extra resources, launches next month.

HR transformation takes 5-7 years, says forum

There is no 'quick fix' to HR transformation, according to a report launched this week.

Leicestershire County Council and Nottingham City Council pool together on HR to save spend

Leicestershire County Council and Nottingham City Council have signed an innovative partnership deal to pool together functions including their HR departments, in a bid to save more than 2 million per...

The Apprentice - episode 4: pitching professionality personified?

Unable to practise what she preaches (and preaches...), mouthy Melissa "manouverment"ed her way out of the boardroom with an "un-karmitic" lack of dignity. In addition to new vocabulary, viewers...

See the best: job fair and networking event for ex-Forces personnel

A company specialising in helping ex-Forces personnel return to work has staged a major event to highlight some of the issues facing service leavers.

Is online recruitment failing to spot hidden talent?

It is a truth universally acknowledged that many good people are overlooked because their story gets lost or is under-sold in a CV format, while others can make it through to a shortlist because their...

The Apprentice: Too much sausage, and not enough sizzle...

It's finally here. The long awaited new series of The Apprentice sees 16 candidates battle it out to secure the dream job of joining Lord Sugar's business empire with a six-figure salary. The first...

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Strikes should only go ahead if 40% of balloted union members vote in favour, says CBI

The CBI calls for changes in the law to raise the threshold for industrial action and to ensure disruption to the public and companies is minimised if strikes do occur.

Jobs slashed at Everything Everywhere

Everything Everywhere, the venture created through the merger of Orange and T-Mobile's UK businesses, is cutting 1,200 jobs.

NHS staff fear for their jobs in drive to make 20 billion efficiency savings

More than eight out of 10 of staff working in strategic health authorities and primary care trusts in England expect to lose their jobs or are uncertain about the future.