Strategic HR

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

Current policies failing working fathers, MPs say

New report calls for reforms to workplace policies to better support fathers seeking more active childcare roles

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

Managers failing to set targets

Research calls into question managers' approaches towards staff development

The HR challenges of creating a shared services centre

Exploring the key people challenges in establishing a shared services centre and how to solve them

Asking employees to 'spy' on each other

Employers can ask employees to report colleagues for infractions but they should consider the negative implications

A postcard from... Serbia

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

Financial wellbeing is being overlooked

Employee loan schemes can be introduced to help workers facing financial difficulties

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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