House of Fraser: HR in turbulent times

House of Fraser is going through a difficult time, but this won’t stop its chief people officer pushing through much-needed change

Employee use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs

There is a strong business case for employers to have policies in place to allow employees to make responsible choices

Organisations should focus on ‘resourcing’ rather than recruitment

Recruitment is reactive and focuses only on short-term needs, whereas resourcing is long term and strategic

Collective employee voice needed to solve productivity problem

Baroness Prosser and Unions 21 have launched a new commission into collective voice

A postcard from... Poland

Our 'postcard from' series keeps your updated on key HR areas in different countries

Creativity: The killer app for all

The World Economic Forum has suggested that within just two years creativity will be the third most important skill to have

Five reasons working remotely benefits businesses

Better work/life balance, future-proofing the organisation, and saving money are just some of the positives

Bishop: Confidence "an everyday challenge” for women

The Olympic medallist explained how focusing on everyday beliefs and what’s possible can build confidence

Profile: Skanska and change management

The construction firm has entered a period of change and restructuring, but plans to tackle job losses and talent shortages head-on

How to tackle the World Cup in the workplace

Productivity doesn’t have to receive the red card if employees watch the World Cup at work

Should standard references be scrapped?

The Oxfam scandal highlighted the unsatisfactory practice that has developed in giving references

The cost of keeping your workers: Budgeting for immigration

Many businesses are still unaware about the potential costs of sourcing their overseas talent in future