Strategic HR

Manning Gottlieb OMD's transformation 'gym'

The Gym is a training programme to ensure everyone is transformed and fit for the future

Leaders must show emotion in a crisis

Former News UK HRD Carrie Birmingham spoke about connecting with staff through honest emotions during crises

Making diversity training effective

While there may not be a magic bullet to ensure we all get along, effective diversity training can help

Roffey Park research competition winners announced

The winners of the HR magazine and Roffey Park research competition have been announced

The power of walking in the workplace

There are numerous ways walking is beneficial for both the employer and the employee

HRDs to replace CFOs as pivotal to company success

Author Michael Mankins says HRDs will play a leading role in adapting the workplace to a digital workforce

Why recognition should sit with engagement

Sitting recognition with the engagement team ensures that schemes are truly embedded and align with wider engagement plans

The gig economy isn't all bad

While there is no doubt that exploitative practices exist, it is wrong to assume that all firms in the gig economy fit this mould

The apprenticeship levy penalises businesses

Apprenticeships are incredibly important, but poorly thought-through policy has the potential to be counter-productive

Providing flexibility in the NHS

We can't always provide the extent of control an agency can give, but we can look to increase flexibility

Leaders want development that aligns with business goals

Executive education and leadership development seem to be taking a backseat to other issues in the minds of senior leaders

Business community reacts to Taylor Review

The review's recommendations include the right to request a direct employment contract, reduced tribunal fees and a ‘dependent contractor’ category of worker