Personal Development

Most people-focused CEO: Helen McHale, Stockport Homes

Helen McHale’s consistent support, openness and integrity meant she was awarded Most people-focused CEO at the HR Excellence Awards. But her employees have been there for her in return

Smoothie does it: HR at Innocent Drinks

Innocent Drinks’ group people and culture director, Sarah-Jane Norman tells HR magazine how the company has stayed true to its roots while expanding

The need for HR expertise at start-ups

What is the appeal to HRDs of joining investor-backed start-up ventures and what should they look out for?

7 January the busiest day for job applications

January, and in particular today (7 January), is set to be the busiest month for job applications, according to Glassdoor

Setting intentions instead of resolutions

In this series of wellbeing columns, Karen Beaven offers advice to others in HR

Accenture's UK&I HRD on what's kept her in HR

Candida Mottershead has been with Accenture more than two decades, but HR at the firm still stretches her

HR future leader of the month: Matthew Trussler

HR magazine speaks to the future leaders of the industry to discover what makes them tick

Features

HR expertise at the very top: Does it matter?

Research shows that CEOs appreciate the value of HR, despite there being little proof that having HR people on the board improves business success

A future-fit HR leader is a HAPPY leader

Successful HR leaders will need a certain set of attributes – known as the HAPPINESS attributes

HR happiness at risk because career development is lacking

The happiness of HR professionals is being compromised by a lack of career development, according to new research from The Happiness Index

Lead as the catalyst for creativity, not the commander-in-chief

A co-active approach to leadership can significantly enhance staff development and free up your time and energy

Age is just a number – it’s the foundation building that matters

A foundation of attitude, confidence, competence and knowledge will ensure you're judged on your abilities rather than on age or length of service