Strategic HR

Metrics enable better decisions around talent

‘Time-to-hire’ is an almost universal key performance indicator (KPI), with 87% of businesses using it, according to research from HRO Today and executive recruitment service Futurestep.

What's the evidence for... change management?

Change management is rife with unsupported theories, so here Rob Briner examines the actual evidence.

Women should not feel guilty about having work/life balance

Women in senior leadership roles shouldn’t feel guilty for striking a work/life balance, according to Fleur Evans, partner at global headhunting firm JCA Group.

How staff reduction during the downturn is affecting L&D

As a result of difficult economic climates, many organisations have resorted to radically changing their structures. But what challenge does this create for learning.

HRDs must lead on creating start-up mentality

HRDs must take greater ownership of introducing an entrepreneurial culture, according to Sahar Hashemi, entrepreneur and business consultant.

CHROs should demand more investment in HR talent

Have you ever known someone who constantly complains about their condition, yet seems to do nothing to actually change it? They remind me of HR leaders who constantly complain about the lack of talent...

RBS CEO: Apprentices need right attitude more than skills

Apprentices having the right attitude towards work is more important than skills, according to Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) chief executive Ross McEwan.

Dementia a key concern for businesses

Three-quarters (74%) of UK HR professionals agree with recent calls from the Alzheimer’s Society for every company to have a dementia policy, research has revealed.

The benefits of employing older apprentices

With an ageing population and no default retirement age, people are working longer than ever before. But there is potential in taking on older people as apprentices that often goes unnoticed.

Sweden easiest country to place international talent

Sweden is the easiest location in which to place talented workers from other countries, according to research from professional services consultancy Procorre.

Depression-related EAP calls jump by 40%

There has been a sharp increase in the number of employees phoning an employee assistance programme (EAP) helpline for advice about depression, according to data released by Canada Life Group.

Training prisoners in sustainability gives 'unique selling point'

Training prisoners in sustainability will give them a “unique selling point” when searching for work upon release, according to Bairbre Doyle, training manager for the Sustainable Restaurant...