Strategic HR

Cafcass HRD: Is HR using technology efficiently?

Have you noticed technology has pervaded (or should that be invaded?) every aspect of your life? So how are we, as HR professionals, capitalising on this and ensuring we use technology to support our...

FTSE 350 companies urged to boost female board numbers

FTSE 350 companies have been urged to increase the number of women in their boardrooms by business secretary Vince Cable.

Proportion of women on FTSE 100 boards hits 20%

The proportion of women sitting on FTSE 100 boards has hit 20% for the first time, suggesting the UK might meet the Lord Davies target of 25% next year without quotas.

Doug Sawers: HR analytics can drive value, efficiency

HR analytics is a vital opportunity to improve revenue and drive efficiency across an enterprise, Ceridian UK and Ireland managing director Doug Sawers has said.

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IBM leads talks to tackle India's gay sex ban

Some of the world’s largest corporations, including IBM, Dell, Google and Citigroup, are to meet in India to discuss strategies to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) staff after the...

Stonewall Top 100 Employers 2014

Stonewall today published its Top 100 Employers 2014, showcasing Britain's best employers for lesbian, gay and bisexual staff. Here are the category winners and Top 100 list.

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Gentoo named ‘gay friendly’ employer of the year

A business whose services include providing social housing and environmental design has topped a chart of the 100 best ‘gay friendly’ employers.

Women in 40s 'most fulfilled' workers, study finds

Well-educated women in their 40s are the most fulfilled workers in the UK, a survey of more than 2,000 UK workers suggests.

Improving social media skills top mangerial priorities

Almost four in five mangers say improving their social media skills is a key business priority for the future, a study has revealed.

Almost one in three senior executives dismiss gender diversity

Almost a third of senior executives doubt the value of gender diversity in the boardroom, research has suggested.

Housing market keeping young out of work

Britain’s housing shortage is fuelling youth unemployment because young people cannot afford to live where jobs are available, research has found.

Jaguar Land Rover to create 1,400 jobs

Jaguar Land Rover has launched a phased campaign that will see the company eventually recruit 1,400 employees at its new engine manufacturing centre just outside Wolverhampton.