Strategic HR

Commercial and people focus 'one and the same'

HR professionals should not see commercial and people focuses as mutually exclusive, according to former Virgin Media chief people & services officer Elisa Nardi.

Demonstrating the effectiveness of coaching

Novae Group's HRD John Renz was confident executive coaching would be a valuable development tool for the senior team. The only obstacle was measuring its effectiveness within the company.

Half of employers offer no work experience

Just over half (52%) of companies currently offer no work experience, despite 76% quoting a lack of experience as the primary reason young people are unprepared for employment, according to a report...

Race for Opportunity director welcomes boardroom ethnicity focus

Pledges by both government and opposition politicians to address the issues of ethnic representation in the boardroom are a welcome step but "only the start", according to Race for Opportunity...

Can HR add value to its data and analytics?

When it comes to HR, is data and analytics just another passing fad? Although scepticism abounds around measurement, its ability to create useful insight should not be underestimated.

Employees to drive 'social purpose agenda', says Cranfield professor

Companies will come under increased pressure from their employees to demonstrate their social purpose in the future, according to Cranfield School of Management professor David Grayson.

A crash course in coding

Can you really learn to code in a day? And at £750 a go, is it worth it? HR’s deputy editor Katie Jacobs finds out.

Importance of EI varies by job type

Most HRDs agree that emotional intelligence (EI) has an impact on job performance but, until now, no published study has demonstrated that the value of EI for performance varies by job type.

The evolution of executive pay

Media and shareholder scrutiny, coupled with regulatory changes, mean executive pay has become increasingly complex

Learning to speak like a digital native

We live in a digital economy, but do your leaders have the skills to make the most of it? Find out how HR can close the digital divide.

Migrant labour and youth employment not 'either/or choice', says CIPD

Most employers do not see a link between hiring migrant workers and damaging youth employment, according to a report by the CIPD.

The changing tools of leadership

Spending on corporate learning is soaring, and the number one area is management and leadership development. However, the tools are changing, with peer-to-peer learning and coaching rapidly overtaking...