Human capital ratings index launched

The Maturity Institute is attempting to rank the FTSE 150 on its approach to human capital and organisational maturity

What is the point of human capital reporting?

Human capital reporting is underdeveloped, but it is too important to be ignored

SSE publishes report quantifying the value of its human capital

Energy company SSE has published a report that attempts to quantify the value of its human capital.

Where's the evidence for performance-related pay?

HR directors know performance-related pay is not going to actually drive improved performance but regard it as symbolically important

What's the evidence for... talent management?

In his second column examining the evidence behind HR fads, buzzwords and obsessions, Rob Briner puts talent management under the microscope.

The value of employee data

We have access to such rich data. Why is it being ignored?

Cable and investors call for better ‘dialogue’ around human capital reporting

Business secretary Vince Cable and a panel of investors have called for a better ‘dialogue’ and more consistency around the reporting of human capital metrics.

HR missing out on integrated reporting benefits

The integrated reporting movement is gathering pace, but is HR missing an opportunity to link people issues to success?

What's the evidence for... Evidence-based HR?

In the first of a series of columns, Rob Briner, professor of organisational psychology at Bath University’s School of Management, explores the case for evidence-based HR.

Evidence-based HR in practice

Maxime Loose, internal HR and OD consultant at the Government of Flanders, shares how he has used evidence-based HR (EBHR) in practice.

Evidence-based HR: Under the microscope

The evidence-based management movement has HR in its sight. But is the profession willing or able to become more evidence-based?

Patrick Wright: Using data for CEO succession

By making assessment a regular part of corporate life, we can harness the 'big data' for senior level succession decisions.