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.

Talent brings people issues into the C-suite, says academic

A focus on talent has helped to bring people issues into the C-suite, but many HR leaders are missing out on the strategic gains of “talent alignment”, according to Dublin City University professor of...

Gratton: Technology has disrupted talent management

Technology has created serious “tension points” in talent management, professor of management practice at London Business School, Lynda Gratton said in her keynote address at the Hot Spots Movement’s...

Identifying and retaining talent

In the fast paced nature of today’s workplace, training and development can sometimes be overlooked but you should never undervalue the importance of investing in your team.

High-performing companies more likely to discuss talent strategy at board level

High-performing organisations are more likely to discuss talent at board level and use workforce issues to drive strategy, according to a study by Oxford Economics and SAP.

Tullow Oil's CHRO on talent, CSR and the oil price crash

As oil prices plummet the oil and gas sector must weather the storm. Tullow Oil's CHRO Gordan Headley explains how

BITC urges business and government to help older people stay in work

Business and government need to urgently address problems surrounding over-50s employment to avoid a “talent gap”, Business in the Community (BITC) has stated.

Supporting parents to return to work ‘critical’ HR role, says Bank of America Merrill Lynch D&I lead

HR directors have a “critical” role to play in helping parents return to the workplace after time out caring for their children, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch diversity and inclusion...