The Apprentice proves that successful projects need a strong leader at the helm

Week by week, in the boardroom showdown, we watch Lord Alan Sugar fire the next unsuccessful Apprentice candidate. But inevitably, it is not just their ability to sell sausages, make croissants or...

Leading HR directors and thinkers talk about their vision for the future

HR Vision, our series of web debates, in magazine features and extra resources, launches next month.

CIPD Conference: We need your help, Employment Minister tells HR sector

The success of the coalition's welfare reform is dependent on the help of HR professionals, the Minister for Employment said yesterday.

CIPD Conference: We are HR Plc, says Hampshire County Council's HR director

HR departments in public sector organisations must thinking more like businesses, according to a local government HR director.

CIPD Conference: British Gas' HR director calls for a 'ninja' approach to people management

A 'ninja' approach to HR was advocated at an industry gathering in Manchester on Thursday.

CIPD Conference: BBC HR director wants red tape cut to enhance people strategy

Lucy Adams, the BBC's director of people, has called for less bureaucracy for organisations looking to develop apprenticeships and similar schemes.

Dialogue around reforms 'like being expected to shake hands with mugger' says CIPD's chief economist

A senior economist yesterday condemned the language being used to justify welfare reforms and public sector cutbacks, comparing the atmosphere as being like being expected to shake hands with a...

The Apprentice: Hasta La Vista Alex

As we reach the half-way stage in the job interview from hell, episode six saw Apollo and Synergy duelling with cleaning spray-guns as the Apprentice hopefuls jostled to avoid the firing line.

CIPD Conference and Exhibition: Arcadia boss Sir Philip Green's approach to savings is 'simplistic and nave', says senior civil servant.

A Ministry of Defence HR director yesterday labelled the approach of government efficiency reviewer, Sir Philip Green (pictured), as 'simplistic and nave'.

CIPD Conference and Exhibition: Don't bow to finance director's agenda, warns HR academic

HR departments should avoid being "sucked into the finance director's agenda", according to a leading academic.

CIPD Conference and Exhibition: HR job titles reflect the profession's insecurity

The HR sector's insecurity over its own importance is reflected in the language it uses, according to the HR director at the second largest company in the world by revenue.

CIPD Conference and Exhibition: UK HR directors have potential to be CEOs

More HR directors could become CEOs in the UK in forthcoming years, according to a best-selling author and global management commentator.