Strategic HR

Connected leadership: The CEO and the HRD

Ram Charan has caused controversy recently with his suggestion that HR departments should be split. The leading business guru and author claimed that CEOs across the globe are disappointed in their HR...

Linklaters receives first ever NES accreditation

Global law firm Linklaters is the first organisation to achieve certification against the National Equality Standard (NES) – an initiative that helps organisations promote diversity and inclusion in...

Half of London companies report skills shortage

Nearly half (45%) of employers in London report that the capital is experiencing a skills shortage, according to a report by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and KPMG.

Most CEOs see HR as 'least strategically important' function

A high proportion of CEOs and board-level executives see HR as adding less strategic value than any other major function, according to DDI general manager Simon Mitchell.

Business needs to reconnect with society, says former Morrisons HRD

Business has become “disconnected” from society and must get back to its true purpose, according to former Morrisons HR director Norman Pickavance.

Linking CSR to reward strategy

When it comes to CSR, are you putting your money where your mouth is? That doesn’t just mean donating to charity or investing in community initiatives, but linking your reward strategy to CSR.

Gamification can reduce pre-start dropouts, says HCL CHRO

Gamification is a useful tool to keep candidates engaged in the time between accepting a job offer and starting the role, according to HCL CHRO Prithvi Shergill.

Women to take two-thirds of high-skilled roles over next six years

An increase in the gap between women's and men's qualifications will see women take two-thirds of high-skilled jobs across the next six years, according to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills...

HR policies that empower?

Equality and equity are often confused. HR needs to adapt policies and become more flexible, rather than sticking to compliance and control.

Gen Y most negative towards flexible workers

Research seen exclusively by HR magazine reveals Generation Y often thinks flexible working shows a lack of commitment.

Stressed employees less engaged, says report

More than half of employees suffering from stress at work are "disengaged", according to research by professional services company Towers Watson.

David Fairhurst on the Valuing your Talent initiative

David Fairhurst, chief people officer for Europe at McDonald's gives an update on the Valuing your Talent campaign.