Strategic HR

How to be an authentic leader

In many organisations our values and personality seem to be left at the door. When it comes to leadership, this can lead to a distorted culture.

HoL committee advises government to oppose EU gender quotas

A House of Lords (HoL) committee has urged the government to oppose European Union plans to introduce a 40% quota of women on boards by 2020.

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Outcome focus would help diversity, says ManpowerGroup VP

Companies can support women in senior roles by focusing on work outcomes over time spent in the office, according to ManpowerGroup executive VP Mara Swan.

Are you in need of leadership embodiment?

Efficiency savings and the old favourite “doing more with less” are more prevalent today than at any time before, despite signs of economic recovery.

Focus on creating right performance conditions, says Statoil VP

Finance and HR should focus on creating the right conditions for performance to thrive rather than micromanaging employees and their development, a leading management expert has said.

Careers advice 'lottery' needs overhaul, says National Careers Council

Careers advice and services in schools need to be urgently improved, according to a report by the National Careers Council.

Employers' manifesto calls for 'mandatory reporting' on diversity

A manifesto launched by the Employers' Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI) has called for the government to introduce mandatory company reporting on diversity and inclusion.

HR should focus on 'business fit, not best in class', says Panasonic HRD

HR teams can be too focused on achieving "best in class" status across all areas and lose focus on the needs of the business they are serving, according to Panasonic's director of UK HR and European...

How failure drives success

Remember the mantra “right first time”? Philip Crosby was the man behind the philosophy of “zero defects”, a phrase popularised in his 1979 book Quality is Free.

Construction industry not 'monoculture', says Crossrail HRD

Companies in the construction industry should be "shining a light on good practice" to attract diverse talent, according to Crossrail HR director Valerie Todd.

Why creating awareness is the most important step for success

I recently was invited to lunch with a colleague of mine who wanted to pick my brains about an initiative he had rolled out that wasn’t quite going to plan.