Strategic HR

The great employee trust divide

Edelman's latest Trust Barometer finds one in three people don't trust their employer – what can be done to fix this?

50% of men believe SPL is seen negatively at work

While take-up is still low currently, 63% of men are interested in taking SPL in the future

A focus on high potentials 'can destroy' culture

Spending too much on high potentials at the expense of everyone else is a dangerous game

Half of firms allow remote working

Despite this the UK is lagging behind other countries when it comes to working outside of the office

What it takes to lead a revolution

It can take time for new approaches to catch on – what's needed are people who challenge the status quo

Nominations open for HRD of the Year award

Last year's winner was Karen Beaven, HR director at River Island

Seven top tips for new managers

Management is not an easy job and very specific skills and competencies are needed

The power of 'not knowing'

A VUCA world needs new thinking on leadership – and acknowledgment that we don't have all the answers

Time-saving HR technology

We've rounded up the best time-saving HR tools for you and your teams

40% of organisations rely on younger employees for digital skills

The average business only invests £109 per employee annually on digital skills training

Leadership lessons for a sustainable world

How can HR ensure businesses are fit for the future? And what kind of leaders do we need?

We must do more to help over 50s return to work

The success rate of people over 50 supported in to a long-term job are worse than any other group