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Valuing your Talent initiative another step closer

The CIPD's Valuing your Talent framework takes another step towards completion as key findings are released.

Employee ownership can drive productivity

The employee ownership model can be a driver for engagement and productivity, but only if staff fully understand the benefits, according to Childbase Partnership HR director Helen Bass.

Carr Review into unions stalls over "politicised environment"

Bruce Carr, the QC leading the Carr Review into the conduct of unions, has revealed he will not be making any recommendations about changes to the law.

Should HR do more to attract talent?

I was recently asked to go along and talk to a group of MBA students about my career in HR.

Winning war for talent not just about pay

Employment figures released in the past few weeks celebrated unemployment falling to its lowest level in nearly six years. Will this reignite the war for talent?

Three-quarters of IT professionals bullied at work

Three-quarters (75%) of IT professionals face bullying in the workplace, according to research by IDG Connect.

Balancing talent and passion in startups

For entrepreneurial start-ups, managing the transition into a more established company comes with a number of tricky management and HR issues to grapple with.

Increased competition drives innovation in manufacturing

More than one-quarter (26%) of manufacturing companies cite concerns about falling behind competitors as a main driver for innovation in 2014, up from 19% in 2013, according to the EEF/Natwest...

SMEs in record-breaking hiring growth, says CBI report

Small businesses are increasing recruitment at the fastest rate since 1998, according to the CBI SME Trends Survey.

Business school launches survey into HR artistry

Cotrugli Business School, in partnership with HR magazine, has launched a global survey exploring the role of artistry in HR.

Advertised HR vacancies up 5% in 2014

The number of HR jobs advertised online has jumped by 5% in 2014, according to figures released by specialist recruiters Robert Walters.

Five business lessons from WW1

Generals during the First World War failed to adapt their strategies. Business leaders should not make the same mistakes, as it could cost them dearly.