Strategic HR

Getting gender equality in technology firms right

The technology industry has seen an employment boom over the last 10 years. While startups have become multi-million pound corporations, keeping a balanced, equal culture is essential. It’s easy for...

Finance sector urged to ‘think like a customer’

The finance industry should try to ‘think like a customer’ when considering ethical issues, according to a report from BlessingWhite.

Female CEOs inspire female executives to aim higher

Female executives are more likely to want to become a CEO one day if their current CEO is also a woman, according to research from Weber Shandwick.

How the Industrial Internet of Things will affect the future workforce

From the connected vehicle to wearable devices, there is growing recognition that the Internet of Things will change our lives. But perhaps more important is the rise of the Industrial Internet of...

Only 20% of firms set disability targets

Only one in five (20%) employers set targets for the number of disabled employees they would like, according to research from the Business Disability Forum (BDF).

Solving the UK's productivity puzzle

Despite the economic recovery, the UK's productivity is still low. We explore why and how can HR help to fix it

UK 'needs robust framework for soft skills'

The UK needs a robust framework to better recognise and promote soft skills, according to a report commissioned by McDonald’s UK.

Nationwide's Beale named most people-focused CEO

Graham Beale, chief executive of the Nationwide Building Society, has been named the most people-focused CEO in the private sector at the HR Excellence Awards 2015.

Where next for engagement?

As interest in employee engagement appears to wane, some are asking if it's still a relevant consideration for businesses

Three-quarters of employees stressed by holiday

Almost three-quarters (73%) of employees feel stressed ahead of taking annual leave, according to research from the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).

Marketing and IT skills gaps holding back acquired firms

Newly-acquired firms exhibit the largest skills gaps in marketing and IT management

Age to be measured in BITC Diversity and Wellbeing Benchmark

BITC responds to companies concerned about ageing workforce best practice