Strategic HR

The game is afoot!

Why are generations X, Y, Z and beyond addicted to Candy Crush, Angry Birds, Clash of Clans and similar simplistic games? Why do we pay money to accelerate through games?

Contractors frustrated by lengthy hiring processes

There is a "gulf of expectation" between employers and contractors over how long the hiring process should take, according to a white paper by recruitment specialists Robert Walters.

Business and schools must work together to train next generation of engineers

The lack of young people in engineering is disheartening. However, it’s not enough to feel disappointed – one has to ask why this is the case, otherwise you can implicitly become part of the problem,...

Failure to tackle depression will harm UK business, says KPMG director

Companies face worsening productivity if they don't tackle the workplace taboo around depression, according to KPMG director Nick Baber.

'Clearing the dead wood': how to make room for new talent

I’ve been reading quite a bit in the HR media over the last few months that the ‘war for talent’ is back with a vengeance.

How can HR use neuroscience?

Neuroscience is a subject many organisations are wary of discussing, despite them probably using its techniques and ideas.

Education failing young people on digital skills

The education system is failing to provide young people with the digital skills they need to succeed in the world of work, according to 18 to 30-year-olds.

HR has crucial role to play in building trust, says CIPD

HR has a crucial part to play in establishing trust in business leaders, with personable and honest being the traits people most relate to in their managers.

Adrian Furnham: talent programmes can lead to arrogant staff

Psychology professor Adrian Furnham warns that talent programmes can lead to arrogance, with those not included feeling unfairly left out.

Employee engagement closely tied to health and wellbeing

Most employers know that an engaged workforce is more likely to be a more productive one, but less acknowledged is the link between engagement and the health and wellbeing of staff.

AGR warns against painting 'bleak' picture for graduates

Companies should avoid negatively portraying job prospects for students and graduates, Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) CEO Stephen Isherwood has said.

Late expenses payments costing UK workers £2.1bn

Employees in the UK are losing an average of £45 per year through bank charges incurred while chasing unpaid expenses. Across the UK's 46 million workers, this equates to about £2.1 billion.