Strategic HR

UKCES unveils 'futureproof' jobs list

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has released a list of 40 jobs that offer the best opportunities for the jobseekers of the future, with both traditional and emerging sectors...

Lord Monks: 'Declining HR lacks influence it had in 70s'

The HR function has declined too much and does not wield the same level of influence of industrial relations managers in the 1970s, Lord John Monks has said.

Report urges employers to engage with education

Businesses in the UK need to engage in a more meaningful way with the pathway between education and employment, according to a report by thinktank the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

HR at times 'too close to management', experts warn

HR should not lose sight of its role to represent employees in spite of efforts to become more strategic and business-oriented, a panel of experts has warned.

Senior executives find dealing with Millennials 'stressful'

A friction between working styles means senior executives find working with Millennials stressful, according to London Business School adjunct professor of organisational behaviour Richard Jolly.

UK employees not being trained for most desired skills

Staff in the UK are not receiving training in the areas they feel are most valuable in the workplace, according to research by training specialists Filtered.

Executive incentive structures 'crude and simplistic'

Incentive structures to determine executives' bonus pay are unsophisticated in their approach

Why mental health matters

Mental health in the workplace is gaining increased interest from employees, employers, the media and HR professionals, but more work needs to be done to break down stigmas and create work...

Creating a culture employees trust and protect

Building an attractive company culture is arguably the most important duty a business leader faces, especially where recruitment is concerned.

Growth of permanent placements drops to 18-month low

The number of permanent placements increased in November but at the slowest rate for 18 months, according to the latest monthly report by KMPG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

Listening to staff drives winning HR strategy

Treating employees as individuals and taking action on their feedback is key to law firm Mills & Reeve's award-winning success.

Employment groups welcome tax relief on apprenticeships

Employers and employment groups have welcomed the government’s announcement that all national insurance (NI) charges on taking on apprentices under 25 are to be abolished.