Strategic HR

Global mobility leads to increased churn, according to Hay Group

Hay Group research, seen exclusively by HR magazine, shows a quarter of the global workforce will change jobs by 2018.

How to make apprenticeships work for SMEs

Prominent government figures have hailed apprenticeships as the antidote for youth unemployment and skills gaps. But how can SMEs afford to set up these schemes?

Professional body launches for CSR

The UK’s first professional body for people working in CSR and sustainability launched yesterday in London.

UK businesses facing data skills shortages

UK businesses are struggling to find the skills they need to meet the growing demand for data analysis, according to a report by innovation charity Nesta.

Hot topic: How will flexible working changes affect HR? Part two

Legislation to allow all employees to request flexible working comes into effect on 30 June. With a record number of employees already working from home, do HR professionals appreciate the full impact...

Five tips on managing a diverse workforce

Businesses are melting pots of diverse cultures, generations and personalities, all of which approach work in different ways. Understanding the personality traits of Gen Y and Millennials will help...

Reward innovative failures that have 'learning outcomes'

Repeated failures in innovation should still be financially rewarded if they contribute to a future hit

Most UK managers work over contracted hours

New research from the Institute of Leadership Management (ILM) reveals that 94% of UK managers work above their contracted hours each week.

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Half of HR professionals see engagement as top priority

More than half (56%) of HR professionals see engagement as the most important issue for their department, according to research by talent consultancy CEB.

Starting salaries continue to rise, says REC/KPMG report

Starting salaries for people entering both temporary and permanent employment have risen for the seventh consecutive month, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG.

Cable: Gender quotas useful ‘nuclear deterrent’

The Government is not in favour of quotas for women on boards, but they are important as a “backstop” for companies that continually fail to hit targets, according to secretary for business,...

Mediation and mindfulness

Mindfulness has recently caught the popular imagination as a way to counter the stress of everyday life. Mediation has also caught on, as a way to minimise the suffering (both human and financial)...