Studio Retail: HR's journey from mail order to ecommerce

How embarking on a major OD programme and reskilling drive has enabled Studio Retail to evolve and thrive amid the challenging retail environment

Engaging the workforce with HR tech

How can you ensure your brand-new tech will be used by employees – and benefit them and the organisation – rather than ignored or even resented?

Shutting up shop: HR on the high street

The high street is changing as shopping habits shift amid technological advances. So how can HR ensure its future prosperity?

HRD's pocket guide to... smart cities

The HRD’s pocket guide series offers an explanation of areas outside day-to-day HR that business-savvy HRDs need to have a handle on

International case study: Digitalising L&D at Faurecia

At automotive parts manufacturer Faurecia, L&D was overhauled to make educational content easily and quickly available to all staff at any time

Bundles of energy in HR at BP

The oil and gas giant’s group HRD has a very clear idea of how HR can help the business transform and be fit for the future. Technology, young people and reverse mentoring will all play a part

Vlatka Hlupic: New leadership needed in the fourth Industrial Revolution

At a Global Peter Drucker Forum 2019 pre-event Hlupic shared how leaders and organisations can make the shift to become more human

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

Setting the stage for change: D&I and family-friendly working at the National

The National Theatre and the performing arts have some insightful learnings to share on D&I and flexible working. But the sector also has issues to overcome

Karren Brady: Staff must know what their organisation stands for

The ‘first lady of football’ shared her personal story of transforming culture in the male-dominated world of football and her “ingredients” for a successful business

Automation more likely to affect female workers

?The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has called on the government to ensure the benefits of technology are evenly shared

Transforming PMI from cigarette manufacturer to smoke-free champion: HR's role

Moving away from the cigarette business at Philip Morris International (PMI) requires a completely new value chain, and from an HR perspective it's vital to equip the organisation with new skills