In August 2005 Fast Company magazine published its infamous ‘Why We Hate HR’ article. It’s only with the perspective of time that it’s become clear that this was a tongue-in-cheek response to the...
As standards for the HR profession rises up the agenda a formal guild focused on promoting the sector has been created.
There are more female non-executives in the FTSE 350 than ever before
Most of us have heard of highly trained special forces troops that operate outside ‘normal‘ military channels. They are used for quick response and solutions. With CEOs becoming ever more demanding,...
At the latest HR in the Boardroom event, board expert Helen Pitcher shared her top tips for ensuring HRDs are effective at the very highest levels.
In an exclusive article Dave Ulrich hits back at HR-bashing articles in the popular business press. Rather than ‘blow up HR’, as suggested on the cover of the latest Harvard Business Review, we should...
To achieve a fully engaged workforce, employees must feel valued and that they have a future within their organisation. Employees need to know they have the opportunity to progress in their careers...
Many HRDs preach the benefits of agile working, but it's not reflected in their external hires.
Low EI caused by low morale, disengagement, recession and department downsizing
The issues facing HRDs seeking NED careers and boardroom sway
HRDs should improve networking and financial and political knowledge, says Helen Pitcher
Six key self-promotion skills HRDs can learn from PR