Personal Development

Hierarchical cultures stifle innovation, say experts

?HR must steer away from hierarchical work cultures to survive uncertain times, according to director of learning at the Corporate Research Forum (CRF) Nick Holley

HRD to... private sector MD: Esther O'Halloran

We asked former HRDs how and why they moved into roles at the top

HRD to... third sector CEO: Jon Sparkes

While the number of HRDs moving into CEO positions is still small, it's starting to happen more. We hear from those who've taken the leap

Your organisation needs you: HRD to CEO

The number of HRDs moving into CEO positions or similar is still woefully small. We explore what might be holding HR back

A postcard from... Serbia

Our 'postcard from' series keeps you updated on key HR areas in different countries

Being an influential woman

Identifying your influencing approach, reputation, resilience and career planning are all key to becoming influential as a woman

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Law partners suspect gender pay gaps

A significant number of female partners are not being paid as much as men doing similar work

HRDs want to be CEO, HR magazine research finds

Many HR professionals are held back by board perceptions of HR and lack of non-HR experience

Three-quarters of women lack confidence in the workplace

Training and networking can help to improve women's self-confidence

HR future leader of the month: Charlotte Cowan

HR magazine speaks to the future leaders of the function about what they think will shape it

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Boards unsure of company culture

?Boards often struggle to understand the culture of their organisations, research has found

Best supporting actor: HR at Vue

At Vue International HR has standardised processes so that others in the business can feel confident talking people