Strategic HR

Are UK employers embracing graphology?

Handwriting analysis, or to give it its proper name graphology, has become the UK's latest tool in high-level HR screening.

Redundancy payouts fall for first time since 2008

The total cost of redundancy payouts for UK companies has fallen for the first time since the recession, according to a report by commercial law firm EMW and HMRC.

Employers must make inclusion efforts global

Organisations must make LGBT networks part of a global effort if they are to have any impact on diversity and equality.

NEDs drive growth in law firms

UK law firms with at least one non-executive director (NED) on their board have seen revenue grow by one-third more than those without, according to figures released by executive search firm Edward...

The 'seat' is already yours

I remember when I first entered the workforce, back when I was 15-years-old. I was on the fryers at my local fast food shop selling burgers and chicken nuggets.

Can the real NHS please stand up?

When you hear someone mention the NHS, what do you think? A failing institution, always in the media with insurmountable problems? Or an institution your friends and family speak fondly of, that...

An army of office workers brings economic growth

The make up of the UK workforce is fundamentally different to that of 60 years ago. White collar roles dominate the marketplace, and there is strong evidence these workers are responsible for bringing...

Features

Is graduate talent out there?

The number of graduate jobs available is set to increase this year but almost one in four positions remains unfilled, according to the Summer 2014 survey from the Association of Graduate Recruiters...

Government consultants earn £317 million in 2013

The Government paid external consultants £317 million in 2013, with more than 30 earning upwards of £1,000 per day, according to figures revealed by BBC's Newsnight.

Valuing your Talent initiative another step closer

The CIPD's Valuing your Talent framework takes another step towards completion as key findings are released.

Majority of HRDs say finding skilled professionals challenging

More than nine in 10 (93%) HR directors admit they face challenges finding skilled professionals, according to a report by specialist recruiters Robert Half.

Employee ownership can drive productivity

The employee ownership model can be a driver for engagement and productivity, but only if staff fully understand the benefits, according to Childbase Partnership HR director Helen Bass.