Six 'megatrends' to shape future employment

Employers will have to adapt to six key changes in the business world in the future, according to engagement specialists Hay Group.

KPMG supports living wage event Fair Play Fortnight

KPMG is supporting a TUC initiative to raise awareness about the living wage. The Fair Play Fortnight is a series of events across the UK from 24 March to 6 April.

Whistleblowing data should be reported, says charity

Employers should share whistleblowing data in their annual reports to allow benchmarking, according to Public Concern at Work CEO Cathy James.

Diverse workforce key to 'green calories'

It sounds unbelievable, but by 2050 it’s estimated that 70% of the world’s population will live in cities, compared with just over 50% now.

Cisco plans CSR programme for Commonwealth Games

Network provider Cisco is planning to repeat the successful CSR programme it ran during the London Olympics at the Commonwealth Games this summer.

Why talking about responsible business is important

As head of a business organisation, I spend a large part of any given week with chief executives from business of all sizes who are engaged in responsible business activity that tackles pressing...

The UK's top employer: interview with KFC's James Watts

KFC’s James Watts on how the fast-food giant, does more than train its young recruits – it prepares them for life

City bonuses rise for top performers

Bankers' bonuses in London are rising but the pot is increasingly being shared between a smaller group of elite performers. The rest are still seeing only modest rises in their financial rewards.

The danger of overcommitment

All organisations want their employees to be loyal and committed. The danger is that this can lead to an environment where ethically dubious instructions are carried out without question.

Embedding CSR in business strategy

When it comes to societal and environmental issues, is business part of the problem or part of the solution? According to campaigning organisation Business in the Community (BITC), it should be the...

Lack of focus on 'critical roles' is risky business, experts warn

Many companies are not fulfilling their potential because the right talent is not being deployed into the right areas of business and succession planning is focussed too much at the top, panellists at...

Should HR be the moral conscience of an organisation?

Following reports of what Lucy Adams has had to say about her role as HR director in the BBC executive pay-offs imbroglio, there is much debate around at the moment about whether HR should fulfil the...