Interview with Linda Thompson, human resources director at Gallup

Gallup's HRD, Linda Thompson, is very choosy when it comes to hiring. Only the best will do, she tells Peter Crush. Individuality and likelihood of future success with the company is what she looks...

Jim Newell joins BSI Group

Jim Newell has joined BSI Group as group HR director. He was previously global HR and communications director, TI Automotive.

Debbie Rotchell is promoted at Graegmoor Healthcare

Debbie Rotchell has been promoted to HRD, Graegmoor Healthcare.

Valery Hughs-D'Aeth joins Amey

Valerie Hughes-D'Aeth has been appointed group HR director at Amey.

HR Excellence Awards 2009: The shortlist for HR director of the year

We present a list of the 10 HR practitioners we believe have pushed forward the boundaries of the profession in the past year.

EXCLUSIVE: Dave Ulrich warns HR directors to look at the bigger picture outside their own organisation

The biggest challenge for HR professionals is to respond to the context outside their own business in order to strengthen the strategy of their organisation, Dave Ulrich told the HR Leaders Club.

TUC's Brendan Barber demands universal access to childcare and an end to gender inequality

Women should not suffer discrimination and inequality in recession because of "the recklessness of a few male bankers", according to the TUC boss.

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HR must be much more than an emergency room for personnel issues, says CIPD boss Jackie Orme

HR can no longer simply measure its success by good people management, but must focus on sustainable performance, innovation and leadership, according to the CIPD boss.

EXCLUSIVE: Metropolitan Police no longer institutionally racist, insists its head of HR

Metropolitan Police Service's head of HR, Martin Tiplady (pictured), has admitted the force will struggle to prevent isolated incidents of racism but insisted it was no longer institutionally racist.

Flexible working: Pat McFadden The time is right

Minister for employment relations and postal services Pat McFadden explains to Sian Harrington why the Government chose to make the extension of the right to request a legal issue, despite business...

Psychometric testing: Have they got what it will take?

Three HR directors subject themselves to a special psychometric test to see if they have the necessary qualities to cope with the challenges they will face in the coming year.