Strategic HR

Social media yet to go viral for businesses, CIPD research finds

Only 25% of employees are using social media for work purposes, suggesting employers are "missing out" on the business benefits, according to a study published today by the CIPD.

Companies not using HR data for business decisions, says study

Only one in three companies use recruitment and employee data to drive business decisions, despite evidence it helps firms outperform rivals 58% of the time, a global study has found.

Shadow chancellor urges business to respond to female progression survey

Shadow chancellor Ed Balls has urged businesses to respond to the biggest survey ever attempted into women’s experiences of work.

Banking sector should adopt voluntary standards to fix 'trust deficit', BSI warns

The financial services industry is failing to adopt voluntary standards crucial to rebuilding trust in banking, despite overwhelming support from those in the sector, a report published by the British...

Women on boards: Quotas are a quick fix and only short-term

On the face of it, the fact the proportion of women on FTSE 100 and 250 boards has increased since 2011 is progress. However, the figures behind this headline trend reveal the change has been almost...

Nick Clegg: Working mothers feel "shoved aside" in the workplace

Businesses must "dramatically change" working practices to prevent mothers feeling "shoved aside" when returning to work, deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, has said.

Career guidance failing young people, says CBI

Almost all (93%) young people feel they are not getting adequate careers guidance, a survey by CBI and LifeSkills has found.

Interim managers: Can they save the financial sector?

The financial sector is leading demand for interim managers as it emerges from a period of restraint into a more regulatory world. So what can these experts offer and what can they expect in return.

Growing talent internally can help you avoid skills crisis

There is still a lot of talk in our industry about the war for talent being a looming crisis for which we must all prepare. Well, it is my belief that it is already upon us. Finding the right person...

Effective EVP drives engagement and performance, study finds

Less than half of companies have a long-term employee value proposition (EVP) plan, leading to poorer employee engagement, staff recruitment and retention, a Towers Watson study has found.

Germany to introduce boardroom quotas for women

German companies listed on the stock exchange will need to ensure at least 30% of their supervisory board is made up of women from 2016, the German Government has announced.

'Rogue Trader' Nick Leeson renews call for ethical training in banking industry

Nick Leeson (pictured), the man dubbed the rogue trader after his actions almost 20 years ago led to the collapse of Barings Bank, has called on senior financial leaders to train staff in ethical...