Strategic HR

The future of the HR industry: 2014 technology predictions

There are four key ingredients HR departments will need to embrace in technology, in order to remain successful in 2014, according to HR software provider, Workforce Metrics.

Make your experiential learning process real

Too often experiential learning exercises bear little resemblance to life. Jan Levy argues it is important to keep experiential learning real to unlock its full effect.

Microsoft HRD: The world of work is changing

In many ways it seems that we are all living the technology dream. The advent of the Internet and the evolution of services and devices have transformed the way people live their lives.

2014: Why employers must be more sophisticated

In 2014, the UK workforce will become active again. Many people, myself included, believe the recession is behind us and that will lead to a more mobile workforce, which creates challenges and...

Employees unsure on vision and values, survey finds

Only 42% of employees know their company's vision, mission and values, with senior leaders blamed for a lack of communication with workers, a survey has found.

Apprenticeships: 'huge inequality' as women more likely to train for low-paid jobs

Women apprentices are far more likely to end up in low-paid jobs as a result of training in "female-dominated" sectors, a report published today has found.

Ashridge Business School's CEO on innovative thinking in 2014

Ashridge Business School's, CEO, Kai Peters hopes that in 2014 there will be more fresh and innovative thinking from UK-based HR thinkers.

News

Disengaged employees and poor health cost UK economy £6 billion

Disengaged and unwell employees cost the UK economy £6 billion in 2012, according to a major new report out today.

IIRC launches integrated reporting framework

The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) has published the integrated reporting framework, providing HR with an opportunity to lead on what is widely regarded as the next evolution of...

Women need more than mentoring to reach the top, says MOJ permanent secretary

To help promote top female talent, organisations need to “do more than mentor”, Ursula Brennan, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Justice, said yesterday.

We need to inspire girls to pursue IT at school

It’s a sad yet common misconception that the IT industry is a 'man’s world'. According to a study we conducted, girls in particular are uninspired and unwilling to pursue careers in technology.

Nearly half of health senior managers 'ineffective', claims CMI

One in three managers working in health and social care are considered ineffective by their staff, according to a report published today by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).