Jane Vivier has been appointed to senior reward manager at UK Borders Agency.

Karen McMillan has been promoted to director of talent at sales agency Reach.

Mike Conway has been appointed group human resources director at Standard Life.

Kevin Hogarth has been appointed global HR director at law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. He will be responsible for implementing the firm's HR strategy.

My first job was with the Nationwide Building Society on its graduate scheme. After a couple of years, I got my first management role. This was just after Nationwide merged with the Anglia Building...

Nigel Perks is moving to BT to become chief human resources officer at BT Global Services from 20 October.

After 30 years at Rolls-Royce, Margaret Gildea has seen a few changes at the company. Peter Crush talks to the HR chief about the aero-engine maker's apprentice training and new diploma.

Carol Ashton joins DLA Piper this week as HR director for EMEA and Asia following six years as chief HR officer at Ernst & Young.

Ann McIntyre is to join Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust as director of workforce

As head of HR for AEG Europe, US owner of high-profile live music venue The O2, Genevieve Glover's priority is to ensure staffing and customer service stand up to scrutiny. Sian Harrington reports.

Camelot's CEO, Dianne Thompson, is one of a rare breed: a leader whose personal experiences help her to identify with her staff and appreciate good HR when she sees it.

Justine Steele has been appointed group HR director of facilities management company Operon. She was previously HR director at motor company JCT600.