The future looks squiggly

Should employers be actively embracing people with squiggly careers? The Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG's most recent UK Report on Jobs, found that permanent hires had fallen again.

Back to basics with Direct Line CPO Vicky Wallis

After a challenging few years, Direct Line Group’s CPO is focused on developing core skills to build confidence and capability in an uncertain world, finds Jo Gallacher.

Two tricks to ensure middle managers are empowered, not endangered

Middle managers are on the precipice of peril. Glassdoor's Employee Confidence Index shows a crisis in confidence among mid-level managers – the greatest decline in confidence among all employees this...

People growth experience: share your views

The pressure is on for HR to deliver a good employee experience and offer continuous opportunity for career growth.

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Janet Campbell - Laying fair foundations for the Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal

Fixing up the Houses of Parliament is a huge project but one the HR director in charge takes in her stride.

Lessons from the C-suite: Christopher Combemale, DMA

Christopher Combemale, the CEO of the Data and Marketing Association talks about his career move from TV production and HR’s role in driving revenue.

Workhuman's KeyAnna Schmiedl: the first month as a CHXO

KeyAnna Schmiedl, the new chief human experience officer (CHXO) at Workhuman, shares insights from her first month at the company and how she's modernising HR.

Daniel Gallo – Keeping McLaren in pole position for Formula 1 and beyond

The Formula 1 leader board may be dominated by rivals, but McLaren Racing is accelerating up the employer standings, thanks to people lead Daniel Gallo, says Jo Gallacher

How I got here: Patrick Caldwell, Send

Patrick Caldwell, chief people officer at insurtech software company Send, shares his career journey and top leadership tips.

Lessons from the C-suite: Ian Nicholas, Reed

Ian Nicholas, global managing director at Reed, shares his career tips after making the switch from HR to MD.

Future leader: Ben Wrigley, Wincanton

Ben Wrigley, group employee relations case manager at logistics firm Wincanton shares his vision for the future of the HR profession.

Keep HR on brand by changing with the times: Carol-Ann White, Landor & Fitch

Heading up a small but powerful people team, Landor & Fitch's HR director reveals to Jo Gallacher the secrets of her success, most recently in scoring twice at the HR Excellence Awards.