How should companies respond to the Francis report?

Last week saw the release of Sir Robert Francis’s report, Freedom to Speak Up, which addressed concerns over whistleblowing in the NHS. The report confirmed that there was a “serious issue regarding...

Lack of HRDs on risk committees a danger for companies

There is a lack of continuity between the way companies publicly acknowledge the importance of human capital in their risk analysis, and how they manage their associated leadership risk, a white paper...

HR needs to think about what makes good quality work

According to the latest ONS figures, unemployment has fallen to a six-and-a-half year low (5.8%). Cause for celebration, surely – but do these statistics tell the whole story?

Labour would extend bankers’ bonus clawback to 10 years

The Labour party would extend the clawback period of banker’s bonuses to 10 years, shadow chancellor Ed Balls has said.

HR must change and challenge – or others will

On Radio 4’s Today programme Chris Hobson, chief executive of NHS Providers, defended the thousands of appropriately-handled errors, near misses or incidents in the NHS every day. That’s good to know,...

Work experience a 'postcode lottery' for young people

Employers in some areas of the country are much more likely to offer work experience than in others, according to research by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES).

Operating a co-operative means treating members equally

As a co-operative business, operating in a fair, accountable and democratic way is paramount. No decisions are made without considering members' best interests.

Call for next government to take action on big business ethics

Almost three-quarters (72%) of British adults want the next government to make promoting ethical practices among big businesses a priority, according to research by the Forum of Private Business.

Hugh Mitchell: HR must engage with “society at large”

HR professionals should look beyond employees and “engage much more with what is happening outside in society at large”, Shell chief HR and corporate officer Hugh Mitchell has said.

Austerity negatively impacting public sector staff commitment

The government’s austerity measures have led to a drop in the commitment of public sector workers towards their organisations, research by Warwick Business School has found.

Let's help the next generation by democratising financial education

Human beings are uniquely able to educate their young in order to progress. In no field is this more evident than in technology, but it is disappointing that we have not learnt to make...

Gratton: Why is complex collaboration so tough?

Organisational charts often mask informal networks that cross functions. We must understand these relationships