?“A good succession plan is when a business anticipates its leadership needs of the future and puts in enough time to plan for a smooth transition.

?One of the qualities required for an HRD to be an effective succession planning facilitator is courage

With greater scrutiny on how organisations are governed and led, now is the time for HR to take charge on succession planning

More than a third (36%) of UK employees have never had any contact with their CEO, according to research from Unit4

HR should offer clear direction, and access to the right people and technology to alleviate stress and boost morale

HR magazine speaks to the future leaders of the industry to discover what makes them tick

The experience and skillset of an HRD can be a little narrow

How lead generation and customer acquisition business MVF Global boosted potential leaders’ confidence and abilities via management training

Helen McHale’s consistent support, openness and integrity meant she was awarded Most people-focused CEO at the HR Excellence Awards. But her employees have been there for her in return

How can organisations make sure that leadership transitions – both within and from outside the company – are successful?

Both employees and employers think that conflict is a common occurrence at work, according to a CIPD report

A third of HR leaders have reported they struggle to develop effective senior leaders, according to research from Gartner. Development of effective mid-level leaders was also deemed challenging by 45%