Elena Rodriguez: Listening vital to business and society

Listening is essential to growth in our personal lives and in business, according to Elena Rodriguez, global head of D&I at Novartis

Half of employees dread or indifferent to appraisals

Almost half of all UK employees (49%) are either indifferent to or dread their performance reviews, according to research from Cezanne HR

Firms put off hiring veterans due to mental health concerns

Almost half (46%) of UK recruiters worry about hiring a service leaver in case they have mental health issues, despite many possessing the skills employers urgently need

Emotional intelligence vital as routine tasks are automated

Both executives and employees recognise that emotional intelligence will be a requisite for organisational success in the years to come

Managers "afraid" of talking about mental health

The Business Disability Forum (BDF) has launched a new guide to help managers have sensitive conversations about mental health at work

HR Most Influential book club

We've rounded up some of the best books by HR thinkers and practitioners that made it onto our HR Most Influential lists past and present

Spending Review: Simply too little too late?

Large sums were promised for social care, teaching, policing and the NHS, but the reception has been lukewarm after a decade of cuts and austerity

Employers must highlight tech investment or miss out on talent

?Those not promoting their investment in automation when recruiting could miss out on talent, according to research from Hays

Three lessons from ProcureCon HR

Speakers shared their expertise on strategic workforce planning, upskilling managers and cross-functional collaboration for L&D

New technology causing skills gaps and stagnant wages

Researchers urge employers and governments to focus on upskilling and lifelong learning to prepare employees for technological change and automation

Are humane organisations more customer-centric?

Customer-centricity involves technology, data analytics, the right mindset and leadership style, and a culture shift

Overcoming occupational stereotypes and segregation

The preconceptions we have about certain jobs and gender and race combine to shut people out of occupations or promotions