Strategic HR

HCM: From risk-mitigating to value-adding

Should human capital be seen as a risk or a value factor when assessing companies?

The metrics that matter to investors

Investors are becoming increasingly interested in human capital metrics. Here's some ideas of where to start

Lack of flexible working forcing mothers out of work

A lack of childcare options and inflexible employers are forcing some mothers out of the workplace

Case study: Paid internships at Ministry of Sound Group

Ministry of Sound HR director Tacita Small explains the rationale and benefits

HR needs to 'own' engagement strategies, says Oracle

HR needs to step up and own engagement, according to Andy Campbell, HCM strategy director of Oracle

People must be valued as a corporate metric

When people are valued as a corporate metric, it places HR in a stronger position

Why investors are thinking about human capital

The investment community is waking up to the value people bring to business, but HCM reporting remains a challenge

Does team building really work?

Do away days actually add any value for the HR function?

Achieving gender equality in technology workplaces

Workplace gender equality is often sensationalised, which detracts from the root cause of the problem

Using neuroscience for L&D

How to use neuroscience for learning and development

How to prepare for the top job

In a VUCA world HRDs must be open-minded, adaptable and willing to learn if they want the top job

Case study: 'Digital by default' at Orbit Group

Housing provider Orbit Group's HR director takes us through its digital strategy