It's time to ban the words 'recession' and 'cuts', says top HR director

People should stop talking about recession and cuts and start talking positively about the future, Oracle's vice president HR (EMEA) Vance Kearney said today.

HR needs to up skills on 'futuring' but the role of middle manager is dead, says leading academic

HR needs to develop its skills at understanding the future if it is to provide value to the business, Lynda Gratton, professor of management practice at London Business School, told delegates at the...

HR in Uganda - personal rather than personnel

Down at the level of local NGOs and faith-based bodies, what is HR in Africa like? I went out to work in a Church of Uganda hospital in rural Uganda in 2008 and recently returned. Though quite remote,...

HR Vision: Crossing the line?

When times get tough, the tough get going, but HR is receiving little thanks for its efforts in recession. A major survey shows a marked deterioration in (non-HR) line managers' estimations of HR,...

Cuts to study abroad programmes could harm UK economy by reducing language skills

A reduction in government funding that enables UK students to study abroad could damage the economy by reducing language skills, according to a recruitment specialist.

Major Players takes top prize at Marketing and Advertising Recruitment Awards

Major Players won with the Agency of the Year Award at the inaugural Marketing and Advertising Recruitment Awards last week.

Insurance regulation causes massive hike in salaries for IT workers

Impending regulation has induced salary increases of up to 50% for IT workers in the insurance sector.

'We need employers to look first to people who are out of work and already in this country'

Writing exclusively for HR, Immigration Minister, Damian Green, discusses the government's immigration cap.

Cost of youth unemployment to UK economy at all time high

Youth unemployment is costing the UK economy 48 million per week, according to new research published yesterday by youth charity, The Prince's Trust.

Businesses still failing to measure the business impact of learning and development

Half of businesses still fail to measure the business impact of their learning programmes, according to ESI, a subsidiary of learning provider Informa.

The Apprentice: a truffle too far for Laura as negotiating skills under spotlight

With only three weeks to go, the final seven rose with the sun to embark on their bargain (treasure) hunt for unusual items. For unusual read 'not Louis Vuitton handbags'.

Failed World Cup bid is a 'tragedy' for UK jobs market

The UK loses out on an employment bonanza as FIFA president Sepp Blatter announces Russia has won 2018 bid to host the World Cup.