CSR that works for everyone

Traditional CSR initiatives can end up insipid and ineffective, but partnering with social enterprises may hold the key to a renaissance.

NHS Employers' CEO: Keeping the NHS in good health

The NHS is our largest employer and faces unprecedented challenges. We meet the HR chief tackling these workforce issues

HR's role in mergers and acquisitions

With an improved economic outlook comes business growth. And with growth: increased merger and acquisition activity.

How HRDs can enhance influence at board level

HRDs should improve networking and financial and political knowledge, says Helen Pitcher

Can HR remember how to lead in an upturn?

Now that the UK economy and job market seem to be getting back on track, HR directors will need to re-assess their approach to many business issues. But can HR remember how to operate in an upturn?

Regulation and policies not improving ethics in business

Increased regulation and policies around fraud and corruption are not translating into more ethical behaviour, professional services firm EY has found.

How can HRDs enhance board effectiveness?

For the second in our governance insight series the focus is on what makes an effective board and where the influences and pressures on boards are emerging from.

High-performing companies more likely to discuss talent strategy at board level

High-performing organisations are more likely to discuss talent at board level and use workforce issues to drive strategy, according to a study by Oxford Economics and SAP.

Tullow Oil's CHRO on talent, CSR and the oil price crash

As oil prices plummet the oil and gas sector must weather the storm. Tullow Oil's CHRO Gordan Headley explains how

What every HRD should know about board governance

A place at the boardroom table has long been seen as the ultimate goal for HR professionals. The reality is that they are less likely to do this in their own organisation, but have an increasing...

Less than a quarter proud of employer’s contribution to society

Only 22% of people say they have felt proud of the contribution their employer makes to society, according to Business in the Community (BITC) research, released to mark the start of Responsible...

How to create unified CSR in a multinational business

Co-ordinating CSR across multiple countries and diverse workforces presents a unique challenge, but can also bring many rewards. Multinationals have more power than most to influence and impact the...