Strategic HR

Women more likely to take career break for caring responsibilities

A gender care gap is stopping women achieving their career potential, as they manage the majority of childcare and care for elderly relatives

How to make the CEO-HRD relationship rock solid

Rather than HR playing second fiddle to the CEO, there should be bonds of equality and trust

Why retention still matters amid digital tech

To facilitate long-term and consistent growth HR has a vital role in retaining employees who have accumulated business-specific knowledge and skills

Office environments making employees unwell

Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a worrying issue in UK workplaces, according to research from Remark Group

HR future leader of the month: Toby Lott

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

Features

Thomas Cook: Whose responsibility is it to pay staff?

Affected employees may be able to apply for limited government assistance, and other travel firms are keen to recruit these experienced individuals

Liberty Global EVP: Long-term careers a thing of the past

Organisations must give employees the opportunities they want if they're to retain the best talent, according to Liberty Global's Enrique Rodriguez

Three lessons from ProcureCon HR

Speakers shared their expertise on strategic workforce planning, upskilling managers and cross-functional collaboration for L&D

Employers urged to discuss the menopause more openly

As the Labour party calls for menopausal women to be given greater workplace protections, menopause coach Kate Usher spoke candidly about her experiences

'Alexa, help me get a job at McDonald’s...'

McDonald's has launched the world's first voice application process, to help attract curious but time-poor candidates from all walks of life

Lessons from the C-suite: Jonny Combe

Surround yourself with people who will tell you you’re wrong

HR must collaborate with procurement on contingent workforce management

Speakers at ProcureCon HR spoke on the gaps in HR's capability when it comes to managing temporary and freelance workers