Harvard professor advocates embracing diversity of thought to increase innovation

Retention and engagement are key business issues around the world. But unlike other global people challenges they may prove to be bigger than HR alone.

It's not enough to understand your business; HR must increasingly look outside to add value

Andy Wicken has been appointed people director at maintenance company HomeServe.

As Pret a Manger expands its global reach, the focus is on building and maintaining a happy workforce

Southern Housing Group has appointed Ian Hicks as its new group HR director.

Media company Millward Brown has appointed Karen Rivoire as chief human resources officer.

HR magazine columnist and HR Most Influential UK Thinker Stephen Bevan has received an international award for his contribution to the field of mental health.

Broadband provider Genesis Technical Systems has appointed Lesley Harvey as people and places director.

Daniel Kasmir, former CHRO at FNZ, has left the financial technology provider to join leadership development specialists The Global Growth Institute (GGI) as partner.

Timewise director Karen Mattison gives her tips on making a senior HR role successful on a flexible basis

Does working part-time hinder career development? Two part-time HR directors share their views