The next two years will be crucial in determining the shape of the HR profession of the future

The future generation of HR leaders and the shape of things to come in 20 years time will be shaped by the changes HR professionals make over the next two years.

The Apprentice: The clash of the sequins

So, it was all about the sequins (or were they magic beans, Stuart?). In their attempts to win Fashion Week, Apollo and Synergy were both desperate to secure the sparkly numbers for their fashion...

Watch video interviews with HR magazine's most influential

HR magazine's most influential thinkers and practitioners share their thoughts on the challenges for HR professionals in having influence in their organisations.

What does the Comprehensive Spending Review mean for HR?

It has been a difficult year for managers so far. Not only have business leaders had to adjust to a coalition Government, but organisations continue to face redundancies, recruitment freezes and...

There was little in the spending review to show where growth is to come

There's an irony in the fact the abbreviation for the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) is the same as the accepted shorthand for Corporate Social Responsibility.

HRDs keen to gain a seat on the board were given stern advice by Colin Coulson-Thomas at the HR Leaders' Club

Don't assume that directors and boards are competent, effective or that they are going to add value to the business. This was the stark message from Colin Coulson-Thomas to members of the HR Leaders...

Interview with Angela Coleshill, HR director at the Food and Drink Federation

Food and Drink Federation HR director Angela Coleshill is on a mission to avert a skills shortage in food manufacturing.

We cannot wish back into existence factories and steel mills that have been closed over the past 40 years

It has been a torrid couple of years for the economy. The next few look only fractionally more promising because recognition is growing that 'business as usual' - the mad years of the early and...

We're in danger of losing sight of the fact employees are human beings rather than, well, human resources.

"The customer isn't a moron - she's your wife." It's not the sort of thing you expect to hear from an advertising executive in the 21st century. But, as anyone who has watched TV series Mad Men will...

Interview with Wayne Gwilym HR director at Rockwool

A decade ago workers at insulation firm Rockwool were negative and demotivated. Now with managers, employees and HR all working together, HRD Wayne Gwilym says the culture is totally transformed.

Interview with Harry Dunlevy, ex-HR director at BMW

Ten years ago BMW pulled the plug on Rover, selling the loss-making car group to the Phoenix consortium for 10. Harry Dunlevy, HRD at the time, gives his version of the events that marked a major...

The Apprentice: Dr 'Dough'little is toast

As week three opens, the teams are mixed up before being tasked with producing baked goods. Nice as pie surgeon, Dr Shibby Robati, felt he could rise to the challenge, entering the firing line as...