Strategic HR

SMEs face talent deficit

More than a quarter (27%) of SMEs are struggling to hire skilled workers, according to research

Turning disengaged compliance into transformation

Managers may not be particularly engaged by monitoring performance but many still need help to do their 'managing' well

Migraines denting UK productivity

?Migraines cost the UK economy £8.8 billion a year in lost productivity, research has revealed

Your new international assignee: The cross-border commuter

Increasing numbers are choosing to complete international assignments by commuting rather than relocating. But there are challenges for both employer and employee

HR Director of the Year 2018 shortlist announced

?We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2018 HR Excellence Awards HR Director of the Year award

SPL discrimination cases: The lowdown

Two recent parental leave cases have shone the spotlight on what constitutes sex discrimination in relation to paternity pay. Here are some key questions answered

Working at Amazon: The other side of the story

Author James Bloodworth recently shone the spotlight on poor working conditions at Amazon. Speaking to the firm before the publication of his book, HR magazine heard Amazon's side of the story

Talent shortages threaten business growth

Talent shortages will seriously hinder business growth in the UK and abroad if left unaddressed, according to research

Is the apprenticeship levy working?

A year on from the introduction of the levy we ask two organisations for their thoughts

Employers failing to support LGBT+ talent

39% of LGBT+ employees believe their organisation isn’t doing enough to encourage LGBT+ inclusion

Presenteeism at all-time high

Incidents of presenteeism have tripled since 2010, according to CIPD research

How mentoring has changed me

Taking the time to become a mentor has a number of advantages for you, your company and your mentee