How to win at talent and succession

Principal associate at the Institute for Employment Studies Wendy Hirsh gives 10 practical tips for talent and succession planning.

Should HR rebrand to talent management?

With talent management, attraction and retention becoming such important aspects of an HR role, should the function rebrand itself to reflect this focus? HR experts from a variety of industries share...

Talent management at Metro Bank

Using the word talent to define some or all of your workforce can be a tricky business. Metro Bank is careful to always provide clarity and context when talking talent internally.

We need a whole systems approach to talent

A whole systems thinking approach to talent is critical if HRDs are to deliver

What do we mean when we talk about talent?

How you define talent can have a major impact on your organisation

Over-50s overlooked for promotion

Workers over 50 are routinely being overlooked for promotion despite possessing the knowledge and experience needed to fill the UK’s leadership skills gap, according to a new report.

Skills shortages changing CEO talent strategies

Increasing concern over skills shortages are forcing CEOs to rethink their hiring and talent strategies, according to PwC's annual global CEO survey.

A third of women say men are offered more opportunities at work

One in three (31%) working women in the UK believe men are offered greater opportunities at work, according to research by professional services recruitment firm Badenoch & Clark.

State Street uses 'SWAT team' to simplify talent

The financial services firm is bringing together a crack team of internal HR experts to streamline talent processes, according to its CHRO.

Emerging markets disposals lead RSA to rethink talent management

Insurance firm RSA is disposing of several of its emerging markets businesses, meaning it needs to rethink its talent management strategy, its senior HR team have told HR magazine.

Management training can help with intergenerational problems

Comprehensive management training can help organisations deal with any issues around intergenerational conflict, according to Markerstudy Group director of HR and talent development Tanya...

Career development opportunities key in hospitality, says Hilton Worldwide VPHR

Hospitality businesses in particular must offer strong career development opportunities to attract talent, Hilton Worldwide’s EMEA vice-president of HR, Ben Bengougam has told HR magazine.