Strategic HR

Employers turning to young talent to plug skills gaps

Number of employers who plan to hire more apprentices and school leavers has increased

Meeting the productivity challenge

Here is a conundrum: if economic growth is improving, interest rates remain at a historic low, unemployment is manageable, and inflation is unheard of, then why is UK productivity lagging?

Confusing stress and 'burnout' can cause significant harm

Confusing ‘corporate burnout’ with much less serious levels of workplace stress can cause significant harm, according to research by leadership, management and coaching provider Awbery Management.

Technology firms should focus on 'raw talent' rather than experience

Talent that can cross-train: the only way to keep abreast of the rapid rate of change

Quarter of workers do not feel valued 'at all'

Workers feel their achievements are not recognised and don't feel comfortable giving their opinions

UK engineering must learn from abroad

Amec Foster Wheeler HRD on UK engineering better promoting itself

Talent, change and innovation at Warburtons

In the ultra-competitive bread market innovation rules. But creative products and processes are impossible without the right talent

One in five believe women can't reach senior management

O2’s Women in Leadership campaign results

Tackling low pay mustn't limit opportunities for our future workforce

Under-25s will not receive the national living wage, so could employers hire more young workers to keep payroll costs down? We cannot let apprenticeships be damned with the faint praise of being the...

Businesses shouldn't overlook talent gained through acquisitions

Businesses shouldn’t overlook the benefits of obtaining new talent through acquisitions, according to Andy Campbell, HCM strategy director of Oracle.

Significant increase in female NED appointments

There are more female non-executives in the FTSE 350 than ever before

'Disruptive talent' offers business benefits

Do you know how to identify the disruptive talent in your business?