Exclusive: Linda Holbeche is to leave the CIPD

Linda Holbeche is to leave her role of director of research and policy at the CIPD.

EXCLUSIVE: Acas voices confidence in Network Rail HR boss as a conscientious Acas council member

Acas has declared its confidence in Network Rail's HR director, following calls from trade union TSSA for him to be suspended from his position.

Trade union TSSA urges suspension of Network Rail HR boss

Trade union TSSA today called on Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon to suspend Network Rail HR director Peter Bennett from his 200,000 a year position over "bully boy" tactics.

Exclusive: Cumbria County County's HR boss says proposed local government pay rise is reasonable

A senior HR director in local government has told HR magazine the proposed pay rise of 0.5% for local government staff is both "affordable" and "reasonable".

Paul Moran joins LG Electronics

Paul Moran has joined LG Electronics as the HR director for the UK and Ireland.

Unison fears spending cuts in public services as Government looks to fund bank bailouts

The Government is losing support of public-sector workers as one of the UK's largest trade unions, Unison, has announced its "patience is running out".

HRD 2009: CIPD to introduce HR Professional Map to equip practitioners for tougher future role

The CIPD has announced a complete overhaul of its professional standards to better serve HR and to adapt to future demands.

Gillian Hibberd is appointed president at the Public Sector People Manager's Association

Gillian Hibberd becomes president of the Public Sector People Managers' Association (PPMA).

Interview with Martin Tiplady human resources director at the Metropolitan Police Service

HRD Martin Tiplady rebuffs accusations that the Met has failed to tackle deep-rooted racism. Great strides have already been made, he says, and workforce diversity is his priority.

Debbie Middleton joins Thorpe Malloy

Debbie Middleton joins Thorpe Malloy as HR manager.

Jemma Shire joins HP

Jemma Shire has been appointed workforce planning and staffing director, HP EMEA.

My First Job - Debbie Hayes, HR director, VINCI Park UK

My very first job was on Saturdays in a bakery down the road from where I lived and I loved it.Saturdays were manic with customers queuing out of the door and onto the streets. The speed at which we...