Strategic HR

Maximise performance by managing your ‘mental battery’

While many organisations are signed up to the principles of work-life balance, evidence suggests that employee wellbeing is still not being taken as seriously as it could be.

CIPD calls for 'holistic' approach to youth unemployment

Employers, policymakers and education providers should form closer ties to take positive steps on youth unemployment, according to a report by the CIPD.

Coaching: the latest L&D favourite

Research has found that L&D professionals are embracing coaching as their preferred business tool.

Graduate vacancies up by 17% in 2014

The number of vacancies for graduates has increased by 17% in 2014, with strong growth in financial services, according to research by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR).

Four in 10 L&D practitioners believe function is underfunded

A lack of resources in learning and development (L&D) is seen as an issue by almost four in 10 (39%) employers across the UK, according to research by training company ProfitAbility L&D Services.

The future of business depends on diverse talent

The supply chain industry has traditionally been viewed as a male-dominated environment. While more women are entering the sector, and we have seen a positive shift in the past 10 years towards a...

Implications of open innovation trends for HR

Open innovation is changing how organisations think about the next big idea. But what are the implications for HR? Should the function get involved in the complex people management implications?

Hands-on learning opportunities create more responsible business leaders

This is one of the key insights from a new research study that set out to discover why some business leaders put creating value for wider society at the heart of their work, while, at the same time,...

One in five UK workers has chronic lifestyle-related illness

Almost one in five (19%) British workers suffers from a chronic illness, including heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure, according to research by PruHealth with Vitality and Mercer.

Open innovation: A brief history

The history and future impact of open innovation

Financial incentives may be key to increasing diversity

A recent report published in June by Business in the Community’s race equality campaign, Race for Opportunity, concludes that “no progress is being made on tackling race inequality in management”.

Mentoring can aid retention, according to research

One in five employees who don't have access to mentoring would welcome the opportunity, according to research by Penna.