Five big ideas from Thinkers50

The top management thinkers gathered in London yesterday – and HR magazine listened in

Davies recommends third of all boardroom positions to be occupied by women

Lord Davies will recommend that at least a third of all boardroom positions should be occupied by women by 2020 in his final review

The six types of CEO

Are you stuck with the wrong type of CEO? Or wary of having difficult conversations? CEO confidant Steve Tappin explains how to identify and interact with leaders.

Authenticity essential for leadership

Authenticity is an essential leadership ingredient, according to Gill Hill, head of people development at Nationwide Building Society.

Leaders should strive to be “coaches not dictators”

Leaders should strive to be “coaches not dictators” according to Colin Price, chairman of organisational health firm Co Company

Senior leadership ‘character’ impacts on bottom line

The character reputation of a senior leadership team has an impact on a business's bottom line

The HR director as NED

The issues facing HRDs seeking NED careers and boardroom sway

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...

HR is failing to engage employee hearts and minds

True engagement means leaders have to focus on creating the right culture

Crossrail: Inside a values-led project

Shared values, skills shortages, and diversity: The Crossrail story

"A business only needs one strategy"

Stephen Bungay on HR, communication and strategy

Breaking the business mould at Gentoo

Peter Walls, CEO of social housing group Gentoo, is fighting back against miserable workplaces, one employee at a time. He explains why business must bring out the best in people and prioritise values...