Strategic HR

Playing with the big boys: Gender in business and sport

Nicky Little, head of leadership at Cirrus, asks why gender still matters in some sectors more than others.

Advertised HR vacancies up 5% in 2014

The number of HR jobs advertised online has jumped by 5% in 2014, according to figures released by specialist recruiters Robert Walters.

Registrations open for HR in the Boardroom

HR in the Boardroom is a high level, innovative and exclusive development opportunity, led by peer-to-peer knowledge sharing groups, specifically designed for HR directors from large/complex...

Lack of local candidates drives apprenticeships, says HRD

Not being able to recruit talent from local competitors was a factor in creating an award-winning apprenticeship programme, according to language solution providers Thebigword HR director Karen...

Bank of England to extend bonus clawback period

The Bank of England is due to unveil plans giving it the power to take back bankers' bonuses up to seven years after they are awarded.

Align learning cycles to business cycles, says L&D expert

HR directors under pressure to deliver a return on investment from their learning programmes should ensure they are aligned to business cycles, according to Right Management principal consultant Sue...

The role of stress in developing leaders

Today's leaders are required to operate in a substantially more volatile, uncertain and complex world.

Think tank calls for 'bankers' oath' to restore public faith

An oath for bankers should be introduced to raise standards in the sector and improve its public image, according to a report by independent think tank ResPublica.

One in five employees want a 'virtual workplace'

Only 14% of UK workers want to be in a traditional office environment, with one in five favouring the option to log in remotely, according to a report by PwC.

The digital transformation agenda creates a new role for HR

The explosive growth in digital and social media technologies is opening up a whole new role for HR professionals and offering them the opportunity to take a lead in shaping organisations for the...