The 'new normal' environment is no place for leaders who want to play it safe

The current economic difficulties have backed many CEOs into a corner where they are forced to focus almost exclusively on the numbers and nothing else. But is just an easy and convenient excuse for...

Talent management strategies need to widen their horizons

Making sure top teams and managers have the right skills to lead their organisation and employees through these difficult times is the primary focus for most talent management professionals. But where...

Stonewall's leadership programme aims to help gay talent develop as authentic leaders

Personal development is key to retaining your potential leaders. Every leader has an individual style but for lesbian, gay and bisexual leaders developing an authentic leadership style can present a...

A combination of innovation and risk management could help the public sector cope with the imminent cuts

The public sector desperately needs to be innovative if it is to survive the drastic cutbacks to come. Official figures are yet to be finalised, but the public sector is bracing itself for a 40%...

How has the recession changed the face of talent management for the good?

The recent downturn changed the face of work for many people who are still employed. Ironically, many employee programs that were introduced during this past recession to cut costs have proven to be...

Staff are unsure of employers reasons for talent management schemes

Talent management scheme improves employee engagement, but staff are undecided if these schemes are about preparing for a future role or helping them do their own job better, according to the CIPD.

Multinationals across EMEA are planning changes to their talent programmes

Employers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are planning to reshape their talent programmes as the global economy shifts out of recession.

Attend to your employees' career development and they won't feel the need to move on

Moving on? No, it's not the song by Rascal Flatts, but a thought that probably occupies over 25% of your current employees, according to recent industry surveys.

HR professionals should grab any opportunity to gain first-hand line experience

When the chief executive officer of a $5.6 billion global enterprise asks at a meeting in Connecticut, US about the profitability of his business unit in South Africa, it is perhaps unusual that he...

Implementation of change must be rapid, focused and deliver measurable benefits

Difficult economic conditions and structural changes mean many organisations face probably the greatest challenges of recent years.

HR teams don't have access to the data they need to make important decisions

UK companies and HR departments do not have the information they need to make crucial business decisions, new research suggests.

How the recession has changed the face of talent management - for the good

The recent downturn changed the face of work for many people who are still employed. Ironically, many employee programmes that were introduced during this past recession to cut costs have proven to be...