Interview with Alec and James Reed on their recruitment agency's 50th birthday

Recruitment agency chain Reed is celebrating 50 years in the business. The father and son duo who run it reflect on half a century of change in the industry.

Interview with Amanda White, HR director at Abbott

Rapid growth by acquisition left healthcare and pharmaceuticals company Abbott with a mixed bag of staff perks and conditions. But the harmonisation process was a challenge HRD Amanda White thrived...

See The Best: Four days is a long time in Afghanistan

When Peter Crush travelled to war-torn Afghanistan to interview office workers-turned Army reservists, little did he know he was about to experience a life-threatening situation himself.

Interview with Valerie Mann, European HR manager, HomeAway

In just three years HomeAway's HR boss, Valerie Mann, has created an HR department that has helped the holiday company become one of the most desirable places to work.

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg addresses career barriers for young people

A group of school-leavers have met deputy prime minister Nick Clegg to discuss the barriers faced by young people as they make the transition into the world of work.

BBC HR director resigns after refusal to relocate from London to Manchester

The BBC's HR director tasked with migrating 1,500 staff from London to Manchester has resigned because he is unable to move himself.

HR Leaders Club: How HR directors are perceived is up to them

Personal brand was the topic of the HR Leaders Club meeting in July. How you are perceived is under your control, the audience was told.

Katie Ivie has been appointed HR director, Kelly Services

Ivie will be responsible for maintaining the culture of strong performance management as well as implementing a clear recruitment strategy to ensure the workforce management company retains its talent...

Interview with Michel Roux Jnr, HR director of Le Gavroche

Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux, Jnr, is also in effect the HRD of the prestigious Le Gavroche. He's a tough man to please but not averse to dispensing hugs to make staff feel valued.

Joe Healy joins Victim Support as head of HR

With more than 25 years' experience in HR and learning and development, Healy will draw on experience gained in a variety of roles in the pharmaceutical, travel, education and financial services...

B&Q's HR director honoured in retail awards

B&Q HR director Liz Bell has reached the final shortlist for the Leader of the Year category in the Specsavers Everywoman in Retail Awards.

Interview with TNT's HR director Sue Barnes and head of people development Malcolm Pickup

TNT Express's UK HRD, Sue Barnes, and head of people development, Malcolm Pickup, have a refreshingly simple view of HR. It involves new ways of looking at common HR issues to tackle change, as Peter...