Interim managers: Can they save the financial sector?

The financial sector is leading demand for interim managers as it emerges from a period of restraint into a more regulatory world. So what can these experts offer and what can they expect in return.

'Rogue Trader' Nick Leeson renews call for ethical training in banking industry

Nick Leeson (pictured), the man dubbed the rogue trader after his actions almost 20 years ago led to the collapse of Barings Bank, has called on senior financial leaders to train staff in ethical...

Eight-point guide to assessing M&As

In an increasingly competitive business environment, it is all too common to see organisations joining forces or buying specialist departments in order to stay ahead of the market, says Tracy Coomber...

CSR has to be about people affecting other people if you want it to drive employee engagement

Even against the backdrop of digital tools, employee engagement is a commodity that is hard-won.

Inside the chocolate factory at Mondelez

From the hostile takeover of Cadbury to a global rebrand, the past year has been a challenging time for to Mondelez International, the snack food company. But Diane Tomlinson says the difficult period...

Bonus schemes can help employers recruit and maintain motivated employees

Sports Direct has hailed its share bonus scheme as an "absolute game changer" as around 2,000 staff who have stayed with the business since the bonus plan was introduced in 2009 reap large rewards.

Change management tops the agenda for HR departments in the financial sector

Change management is set to top the agenda across HR departments in the financial services sector for the remainder of 2013, according to financial recruitment firm Hays.

UK workforce facing savings crisis

The financial crisis has dented the UK's savings culture, according to research by Now Pensions.

EU Parliament rejects plans to curb fund manager bonuses

The European Parliament yesterday rejected proposals to ban fund managers from receiving bonuses that amounted to more than their annual salary.

Employee engagement: key to successful change

With the HR Excellence Awards just around the corner, our sponsors will be sharing their thoughts on each category. Today, Jo Sweetland, head of HR practice at Green Park Interim and Executive Search,...

Combining L&D with CSR

More staff than ever before are sharing their skills with charities in exchange for L&D opportunities, but how do you get it right?

Understanding the business benefits of cognitive diversity

The continued economic down-turn has narrowed the options in the pursuit of competitive advantage. Investment has been pared back and workforces are running very lean.