Strategic HR

Interest 'spikes' after national apprenticeship week

Both employers and young people are showing increased interest in apprenticeships after the Government and many employers promoted National Apprenticeship Week last week.

City bonuses rise for top performers

Bankers' bonuses in London are rising but the pot is increasingly being shared between a smaller group of elite performers. The rest are still seeing only modest rises in their financial rewards.

The danger of overcommitment

All organisations want their employees to be loyal and committed. The danger is that this can lead to an environment where ethically dubious instructions are carried out without question.

Number of companies failing to comply with auto-enrolment could 'rise sharply'

The proportion of employers failing to comply with auto-enrolment has been low, but this should not lead to complacency, employee benefits company Jelf has warned.

Demanding year for Amey used as a learning opportunity by HR team, says director

It's been a busy year for Amey's HR department. The infrastructure support service provider bought Enterprise, which meant the HR team has been busy trying to integrate the two workforces.

Embedding CSR in business strategy

When it comes to societal and environmental issues, is business part of the problem or part of the solution? According to campaigning organisation Business in the Community (BITC), it should be the...

Ghost turnover is about to start haunting

As the world emerges from the economic crisis and job opportunities are increasing we take a look at the impact and implications of the recession for the employees who endured these difficult economic...

How to prevent 'ghost' turnover from haunting

In this article, Talent Q solutions director Lucy Beaumont highlights her top tips for organisations wanting to retain talent and prevent ghost turnover from haunting their organisation.

Young women face more gender barriers at work than older colleagues

Almost half of female workers between the ages of 18 and 34 report facing gender barriers in their careers, more than any other age group surveyed, according to a study by recruitment company Robert...

Companies need to broaden language on diversity, says EY

A disproportionate focus on gender in the diversity debate means other areas risk falling behind, says Liz Bingham, EY's managing partner for talent in the UK and Ireland.

Top business role models dominated by ageing men, CMI study shows

A 'role model revolution' is needed to bring more women into executive positions, according to the chief executive of Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Better engagement required to prevent staff attrition

Managers need to communicate better with staff to avoid an employee drain in the near future, a psychometrics expert has warned.