Personal Development

The future of work, according to London Business School's Lynda Gratton

Businesses around the world need to have a deeper understanding of the forces impacting work in order to craft a positive future, according to new research.

Poll shows Nick Clegg is the party leader most business people would want on their staff

The Leaders' debates have propelled Nick Clegg into an outright business lead of 30 points as the person that employers most want to work for them, according to contrasting poll results from more than...

Simon Cowell would be the best HR director for a dream 'work' team

Simon Cowell is the man most British employees would like to see as their HR director.

Marianne Barlow joins the Cheval Group as HR manager

In her new role, Barlow will be responsible for setting up and leading a business partner service, thus providing both strategic and operational HR support to the luxury service apartment group.

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HR's Most Influential celebrates its fifth birthday

With the help of a new partner, Ashridge Business School, and improved methodology, HR magazine is confident of creating a definitive list of the top influencers in the sector.

What keeps Britain's CEOs awake at night? David Price managing director of Direct Response Security

Firms are having to spend time, effort and money to put the record straight about their reputation.

Frank Douglas has joined Transport for London as group HR director

Douglas, who is responsible for delivering HR strategy and services, joined Transport for London (TfL) last month from Scottish & Newcastle where he was HRD.

Jackie Dubery is the new HR and corporate services director, AHDB

Dubery joins the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board from Electrolux where she was HR director UK & Ireland and international assignments director responsible for HR, facilities and...

General Election 2010: Whichever party wins this week, employment policy will be high on the agenda.

Whichever party wins this week, employment policy will be high on the agenda.

Interview with Pauline Howell, vice president talent and strategic staffing at Cobham

Perhaps because Cobham is a player in the publicity-shy world of defence or because it hasn't been very good at going out there to tell people what it does, Pauline Howell, VP talent and strategic...

Online HR doctor surgery launched, courtesy of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) today launched an online advice surgery staffed by an 'HR doctor' to help cure the most common day-to-day problems that companies face.

Do your bit to make the next government prioritise the management and leaderships skills crisis, says Chartered Management Institute

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has called on employers, managers and leaders to do their bit to ensure addressing the UK's current management and leadership skills crisis is made a priority...