Personal Development

From the front line: Anything is possible if you work at it

Firms prepared to hire disadvantaged young people have the potential to ignite their aspirations.

HR Excellence Awards 2009: Most People-Focused CEO - Justin King, chief executive officer, Sainsbury's

Announcing a 7% rise in first quarter like-for-like sales in June, Sainsbury's chief executive Justin King said the country's number three supermarket chain was now attracting more than 18.5 million...

Features

Zenith Provecta appoints Marisa Jerrison

Marisa Jerrison has been appointed group human resources manager at Zenith Provecta.

The spark of innovation

The latent energy in companies needs to be ignited in order to create a fulfilling work life for every employee, says Lynda Gratton

Prepare for 0% pay rises says new head of local government body

Local government workers must be prepared for 0% pay rises, the new president of the Public Sector People Managers' Association (PPMA) tells HR.

HR stalwarts prevail in Most Influential's runners-up list

Financial know-how and creativity are the dominant characteristics of the HR practitioners and thinkers who just failed to make it into this year's Most Influential ranking. Among those 'bubbling...

Stephen Moir promoted to newly created role at Cambridgeshire CC

Cambridgeshire County Council has promoted Stephen Moir, formerly director of people and policy, to the newly created role of corporate director - people, policy and law following a restructure of the...

Work and Pensions secretary resigns from Cabinet and advises prime minister to give up the leadership

The secretary of state for work and pensions, James Purnell has resigned from his position in the Cabinet - and advised Gordon Brown to do the same.

Susie Thompson joins Sodexo

Susie Thompson has been appointed HR director for healthcare at Sodexho.

Jenny Bryant joins EMI

Jenny Bryant takes up the global position of president, human resources, at EMI Music on 29 June

Richard Neville joins Drax Power

Richard Neville has joined Drax Power as head of HR

Interview with Tanith Dodge, HR director at Marks & Spencer

When Tanith Dodge joined Marks & Spencer early last year it was at the peak of its revival. Now HR too has a new look - modelled along centralisation and business partner lines.