Strategic HR

Don't believe the hype of employee engagement

Engagement is more like a muddy puddle than clear water. HR needs to put the concept back under the microscope before it fully buys in.

Use L&D to drive culture, says Colt HR vice-president

Employee learning should be seen as a tool to shape an organisation's culture, according to Colt HR vice president Paul Musson.

CIPD's Cheese calls for 'political advocacy' at VyT research launch

CIPD chief executive Peter Cheese has called on the Government to get behind the body's Valuing your Talent (VyT) programme, suggesting some aspects of human capital measurement could "end up as...

Cloud based technology is coming - ready or not

Why is Cloud-based a better way to use technology? How do you fit your processes around technology (as cloud technology will not fit around your unique needs, you need to be prepared to buy something...

Financial services recruitment on the rise

Half of businesses in the financial services sector anticipate increasing their headcount by the end of 2014, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.

One in five leave jobs due to lack of opportunities

One in five people who resign from their roles do so because of a lack of opportunities within their company, according to research by Penna.

Making Veolia fit for the future

At environment services company Veolia, sustainability is core to every part of the business, even HR.

Employers moving to 'partnership model', says Wayne Clarke

Governments and businesses are leading a 'fight to partnership', engagement expert Wayne Clarke has told the JCI Global Partnership Summit in New York.

Why we need more than flexible working for a work – life balance

This month witnessed the passage of landmark legislation for UK employees and employers alike. On 30th June, the right to request flexible working was extended to include all UK employees - roughly 20...

Shape employer brand for 'influence' rather than 'appeal', CEB says

Employers who tailor their brand for appeal and not influence risk missing out on the best available candidates, according to a report by business advisory company CEB.