Strategic HR

Don't mention engagement

Why 'employee engagement' can actually lead to true disengagement

HR reaching for the stars at Amec Foster Wheeler

Why the company's technical feats all come down to having the right people

Six in 10 UK graduates overqualified for their job

Almost six out of 10 (58.8%) UK graduates are working in non-graduate roles, according to a CIPD report

Three-quarters of UK tech professionals would consider international move

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of UK-based technical professionals would consider an international move for the right opportunity, according to research from technical recruiter Dice.

Public sector HR: A PPMA Rising Star perspective

What do the HR leaders of the future think of HR in the public sector?

The future of public sector HR

Although the public sector has weathered the storm of austerity measures, it's not out of the woods yet. We explore where next for public sector HR

CEOs earn 183 times more than the average worker

CEOs were paid approximately 183 times what the average UK worker earned in 2014, according to research from think tank the High Pay Centre.

Five ways to win the talent war

The key to attracting the best talent is to use your existing culture and employees to do the work for you.

Government must engage SMEs when developing apprenticeship schemes

The government must do more to engage with SMEs (small and medium enterprises) on technology apprenticeships, according to Graham Hunter, VP of skills certifications, Europe and Middle East at IT...

Employers opposed to Tory volunteering pledge

More than six out of 10 (61%) employers are opposed to the Conservative pledge of paid volunteering leave, according to research from Jelf Employee Benefits.

When it comes to increasing productivity, we’re stronger together

There are many theories on why UK productivity is so poor. However, there is one obvious solution: we need to become better people leaders.

Three-quarters of students work while studying

More than three in four (77%) university students now work to fund their studies, according to research from insurance firm Endsleigh.