Strategic HR

Savvy sustainability strategies begin at home

The leaders of tomorrow expect businesses to work profitably, innovatively and responsibly

Angry workers venting frustration at co-workers

Nearly nine out of 10 (86%) workers regularly vent their anger and frustration at co-workers, according to research from employee assistance programme and occupational health provider Health Assured.

Plugging the skills gap of Britain’s ageing workforce

Is the UK dangerously reliant on the skills of older workers?

Female managers 'work unpaid' for 1 hour 40 minutes per day

Female managers are effectively working for free nearly two hours every day, according to research from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

The growing role of big data in reward strategies

'Big data' presents both a challenge and an opportunity for reward.

Digital apprentices have better work ethic than graduates

The opportunity to utilise talented digital apprentices is growing

Leaders should strive to be “coaches not dictators”

Leaders should strive to be “coaches not dictators” according to Colin Price, chairman of organisational health firm Co Company

The new reward professional

The evolution of reward is bringing a new kind of professional to the fore.

Government outlines apprenticeship plans

The government has outlined a package of plans to increase the number of quality apprenticeships across England

HR's role in keeping 2012's legacy alive

London Legacy Development Corporation’s HR director Sally Hopper shares the story of her organisation’s unique challenges as it strives to turn Olympic promises into reality

Focus on 'opportunities' to encourage women into STEM

Employers should focus on opportunities rather than fixating on challenges when encouraging women into technical careers

The power of introverts in innovation

The majority of people are primarily either extroverted or introverted. Unfortunately for introverts, the modern world has developed to champion and play to the natural strengths of extroverts.