Think tank calls for 'bankers' oath' to restore public faith

An oath for bankers should be introduced to raise standards in the sector and improve its public image, according to a report by independent think tank ResPublica.

Making Veolia fit for the future

At environment services company Veolia, sustainability is core to every part of the business, even HR.

Implications of open innovation trends for HR

Open innovation is changing how organisations think about the next big idea. But what are the implications for HR? Should the function get involved in the complex people management implications?

Open innovation: A brief history

The history and future impact of open innovation

Siemens' Toby Peyton Jones: the future of work, innovation and skills

Toby Peyton-Jones, UK and North West Europe HRD for Siemens discusses how skills, automation and innovation will shape the future of work.

Reward innovative failures that have 'learning outcomes'

Repeated failures in innovation should still be financially rewarded if they contribute to a future hit

HR experts discuss recruiting Generation Y

Generation Y have different career expectations to their parents and grandparents. A panel of HR experts discusses the challenges this generation brings to the workplace and the evolving...

10 tips for changing organisational culture

As financial services' organisational culture comes under more scrutiny under the remit of the Financial Conduct Authority, Martin Cook, principal consultant, organisational change at Bernard Hodes,...

HR should focus on 'aggregate talent' over individuals, says Hamel

HR as a function can pay too much attention to how individuals develop and should focus on "collective capability", according to London Business School visiting professor of strategy and...

No room for workplace complacency despite 'green shoots'

In offices around the UK, there is an unmistakable optimism stirring. Summer is arriving and the World Cup is on, but there were some big numbers released this week that may mean the seasonal...

HR vital for business creativity, says Hummel CEO

HR has a crucial role to play in driving an organisation's creativity, according to Hummel CEO Christian Stadil.

Kevin Green: Bruce Springsteen is an HR guru

I have been a fan of 'The Boss' for more years than I care to remember, having first seen him and the mighty E Street Band on The River tour in 1981.