Making global assignments more attractive - HR director view

A recent PwC report, Talent Mobility: 2020 and Beyond, stated that multinational companies are facing talent shortages and skills gaps because younger people don’t want to work in emerging economies...

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Building a business case for talent

Pre-recession, investing in the best talent was viewed as being so vital to a company’s success that there was often no call for a business case – it was a no-brainer.

Should long service awards be renamed 'lethargy of service' awards?

Are rewards for length of service actually valued by those who receive the reward or are they seen as a reward for those who are a just filling a seat, and who should be moving on to allow for new...

UK suffering one of worst skills shortages in Europe, says study

The UK's economic recovery is exposing skills shortages across multiple industries, according to a study by recruitment firm Hays.

Top Employers for Working Families: Wales & West Housing

Winners of the prestigious Top Employers for Working Families awards 2013 were announced this week.

Employers are ignoring huge pool of female talent, says Amey HRD

Valerie Hughes-D'Aeth, HR director at public services firm Amey, has called on employers to tap into an overlooked pool of female talent: women who have left work after having children.

Jeremy Hunt: Leadership programme needed to seek out 'brightest and best' talent for NHS

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt will today outline details of the NHS leadership programme, which aims to transform the senior tier of health service managers and staff into "top performers".

Businesses must encourage students to embrace STEM subjects, says Tata Consultancy HRD

Employers must play a more active role alongside schools in getting more young people interested in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects, according to Tata Consultancy Services...

Consumerisation of the enterprise

According to a survey from PWC, talent acquisition and retention now consistently top businesses priority lists around the globe – and it’s hardly surprising.

Generational tensions: The ageing workforce vs. Generation Y

It was interesting to read a recent KPMG report which examined the tension between the ageing workforce and Gen Y workers, as older colleagues are postponing retirement plans and intend to work for...

Universities and management schools need to start thinking more like businesses

Higher education institutions are not known for their robust business models, but that needs to change. Universities and management schools need to start thinking more like businesses and learning...

How the recession influences talent management practices in emerging economies

The recession of 2008 and its aftermath brought along a wave of uncertainties that left businesses with only one thing to be sure of – change.