How can HR use neuroscience?

Neuroscience is a subject many organisations are wary of discussing, despite them probably using its techniques and ideas.

HR has crucial role to play in building trust, says CIPD

HR has a crucial part to play in establishing trust in business leaders, with personable and honest being the traits people most relate to in their managers.

AGR warns against painting 'bleak' picture for graduates

Companies should avoid negatively portraying job prospects for students and graduates, Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) CEO Stephen Isherwood has said.

Lucy Adams: ‘appraisals don’t work’

The annual appraisal system is not fit for purpose former BBC HR director Lucy Adams has claimed this morning.

A third of young people would consider careers in engineering

A study of young people aged 12 to 25 suggests almost one third (32%) see engineering as a potential career. Despite this, many remain confused about the exact nature of the profession.

Exposure to stress helps managers make better decisions, says study

Leaders benefit from experiencing stressful situations on a regular basis, according to research by Ashridge Business School.

Dave Ulrich: 'Standards should start with stakeholders'

HR magazine has launched a new campaign, Raising the Standard, to explore whether HR needs standards and how to raise the level of professional practice. In this piece we gather the thoughts of Dave...

Is nepotism ever a good thing?

Many of you will have seen the photo of the new French Cabinet. It includes the new environment minister Ségolène Royal, who happens to be President Hollande’s ex-partner and mother of his four...

Performance improvement plans and the culture of fear

As I’m sure you know, the term ‘decimate’ has its origins in the Roman army where, to snuff out the risk of mutiny or punish disobedience, one in 10 soldiers in a cohort would be killed. In a nice...

Future employees could be 'entrepreneurial, but lack communication skills'

Research comparing school children to current employees shows that the workforce of tomorrow is likely to be more assertive, but potentially harder to manage.

Education system failing to prepare children for employment

The national school curriculum is not teaching children vocational skills they need for employment, according to a panel of HR, business and education leaders.

'Social intrapreneurs' inspire culture of positive risk taking

Innovative employees who bring an entrepreneurial spirit to corporate frameworks are driving positive changes in businesses, according to an expert panel.