So, the recession is finally over - just. But it's hard to find anyone who is saying that the pain is over in the public sector; it may have only just begun.

kate Tilley has been appointed HR director, WSP UK.

Kellogg's might be at the top of its game and outperforming its rivals, but UK commercial business HRD Jacq Lunardi is not one for complacency - and big changes are afoot. By Sian Harrington.

Liz Willis joins Caring Homes Group in the new position of head of learning and development.

Ceri Assiratti becomes an independent member of the board of RCT Homes.

Jackie Richardson, appointed senior vice president head of global HR, Torus Insurance.

Cadbury's HR director has described the inevitable takeover of her organisation by Kraft as "very emotional".

No one needs reminding that 2009 was a tough year for HR directors, so as we embark on a new year, what issues might they face and how can they deal with the challenges?

Watch all the highlights from HR's Most Influential presentation 2009, sponsored by Ceridian, plus interviews with some of the most influential practitioners and thinkers.

Caroline Waters, director of people and policy at BT, is to be awarded an OBE by the Queen for "services to diversity and equal opportunities".

As HRD of Aviva, John Ainley's people strategies are driven by the rebranding of the insurance company and the over-arching 'One Aviva' mantra that applies to customers and staff.

In her new role Silvester will be responsible for HR at the company's aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul business. Vector's UK presence was expanded when the company acquired the DARA (Defence...