Superdrug has worked hard over the past 18 months to become a more diverse and inclusive workplace, with plenty of positive results

?One of the qualities required for an HRD to be an effective succession planning facilitator is courage

With greater scrutiny on how organisations are governed and led, now is the time for HR to take charge on succession planning

More than a third (36%) of UK employees have never had any contact with their CEO, according to research from Unit4

The experience and skillset of an HRD can be a little narrow

Helen McHale’s consistent support, openness and integrity meant she was awarded Most people-focused CEO at the HR Excellence Awards. But her employees have been there for her in return

Deadlines, heavy workloads, traffic-heavy commutes, poor management, expensive lunches and time-consuming meetings all contribute to C-suite stress

What is the appeal to HRDs of joining investor-backed start-up ventures and what should they look out for?

Research shows that CEOs appreciate the value of HR, despite there being little proof that having HR people on the board improves business success

What must HR do differently to earn a place among the decision-makers?

You learn a lot from failure, which ultimately helps you to succeed

The new manager's leadership style has been divisive in the past. Changing from a 'hero' leader to a 'connected' leader could help turn the club's fortunes around