Strategic HR

How to keep momentum in your mentoring scheme

Mentoring schemes are proving to be an increasingly valuable tool in the workplace, helping organisations to engage, retain and develop employees. But they also provide valuable learning opportunities...

'Reluctant' managers bad for economy, says CMI president

Companies with accidental and reluctant managers "don't deliver" for the economy, as well as condemning staff to a poor work life, according to recently-appointed Chartered Management Institute (CMI)...

Teens feel education not enhancing digital skills

Almost two-thirds (65%) of students do not believe the current curriculum is developing their digital skills for the workplace, according to research by management consultants Accenture.

If apprenticeships are the solution, don't create more problems

At this years' political party conferences, skills and training were the topics of the hour.

Appeal for HRDs to support 'new breed' of data scientists

HR directors across all industries should be aware that data scientists, many of whom are suffering from high stress levels, need support, according to SAS UK and Ireland HR director Sue Warman.

General election 2015 pledges by party

With the 2015 general election fast approaching, the most prominent figures of the main three political parties – Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat – have delivered their pledges.

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'Misconceptions' prevent food and drink industry attracting STEM skills

The food and drink sector is struggling to fill its technical roles due to a lack of understanding around opportunities in the sector, according to a panel of experts.

‘Resolve’ needed for shared services

Implementing a global shared services model from scratch takes “a lot of resolve”, according to Unilever VP, HR for global services Mike Clementi.

Gen Y women to break glass ceiling before men, says whitepaper

Women born in Gen Y (between 1980 and 1994) are more likely to break the 'glass ceiling' of employment as their attributes are more suited to modern leadership requirements than men, according to a...

Using psychometrics in coaching

Psychometrics can be used as part of coaching to make the whole process even more effective. Follow these 15 simple steps to get the most out of your coaches and coachees.

Diversity and meritocracy ‘go hand-in-hand’, says Prudential CEO

Diverse and meritocratic organisations will ultimately be more successful in a global marketplace, Prudential CEO Tidjane Thiam has said.

Manifesto to benefit staff with families

Working Families has compiled a manifesto to spur politicians and employers to ensure work "genuinely works for all".