Strategic HR

Clegg's plans for vocational support widely backed

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) says the Government is right to offer support to 16-year-olds to obtain vocational qualification instead of entering further education.

Women on boards in the FTSE 100: Part two

This month marks three years since the publication of the Davies Report into women on boards, and one year before FTSE 100 companies are meant to have reached the 25% target. With latest figures...

Guide to managing young people published

Employers hiring young members of staff should manage colleagues’ expectations of what they can do and consider giving them a mentor, new guidelines suggest.

HR directors warned not to ‘run before they can walk’ on analytics

HR directors were yesterday warned by a panel of experts not to “run before you can walk” when it comes to data analytics.

'Diversity of thought' highly important when hiring boardroom talent

HR directors hiring boardroom talent should ensure 'diversity of thought' is among the most important within a list of six aims, a report has suggested.

Women on boards in the FTSE 100: Part one

This month marks three years since the publication of the Davies Report into women on boards, and one year before FTSE 100 companies are meant to have reached the 25% target. With latest figures...

CIPD calls for better utilisation of 'over-qualified' workforce

Employers need to invest in innovation and growth to create workplaces that make better use of workers’ skills and raise productivity levels, a report suggests.

Young people ill-equipped to enter job market

More than half of HR decision-makers within small and medium-sized businesses believe young entry-level employees are unable to handle clients, customers and suppliers.

M&A deals: What role for HR?

With the number of mergers and acquisitions predicted to grow this year, we ask what role HR must play for a successful transaction

Chancellor urged to address youth unemployment

The chancellor’s March budget must include investment to tackle youth unemployment, leading employment and business representatives have stated.

RBS to axe 30,000 jobs in restructure

Up to 30,000 jobs are set to go at the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), according to reports.

Birmingham Council to sell agency management system nationally

Birmingham City Council (BCC) is hoping to take its award-winning agency supply and management system to local authorities across the UK.