Strategic HR

Evaluating EAP effectiveness: Need for change

Just 9% of HR managers have attempted to evaluate their EAP in terms of ROI, and so could be missing a trick

Only 20% of students expect to secure dream job

The financial crisis, Brexit, and global politics have taken their toll on Gen Z students' job expectations

Hot topic: Donald Trump's presidency

What will his presidency mean for business? We ask how Trump could affect organisations around the world

Should UK employers offer the ‘right to disconnect’?

France has brought in the ‘right to disconnect’. While the UK is unlikely to follow, employers must take the issue seriously

Sweet treats don't aid engagement and motivation

As the FDS calls for an end to workplace 'cake culture' experts warn of its limited motivational effects

Rita Trehan: Eight HR trends for 2017

Workplace flexibility, the rise of nationalism and the explosion of the gig economy are all key trends in 2017

My New Year's resolution for HR: Integrated CSR

Frank Krikhaar? wants practitioners to build CSR into the HR agenda more strategically and to volunteer

In 2017 HR analytics must not forget the people

In 2017 Capgemini's talent director wants to see HR become more evidence-based but not forget the people

A postcard from... Finland

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

Ann Pickering: Diversity must be HR's focus for 2017

HR needs to focus on diversity and inclusion with renewed energy in 2017, says O2 HRD Ann Pickering

Many employees will work through Christmas

Technology allows employees to stay connected, but could this be detrimental to a Christmas holiday?

The power of stand-up comedy in training

Getting staff to deliver a stand-up routine is great for confidence, self-awareness, team building and retention