Mike Williams, people director at Byron, offers his top five tips for aspiring HRDs

Only 62% of organisations have a defined leadership strategy, according to research from consultancy Mercer

Over politeness in the workplace could be harming your business

Bad leadership is costing UK businesses £39 billion a year, according to research by Investors in People (IIP) and economic analysis consultancy TBR

Dave Ulrich explains why he thinks it's time to bring HR and investors together

In a VUCA world HRDs must be open-minded, adaptable and willing to learn if they want the top job

Authenticity is an essential leadership ingredient, according to Gill Hill, head of people development at Nationwide Building Society.

CHRNB3 gene associated with how likely a person is to be found occupying a leadership position

There is a difference between the qualities CEOs say they want in an HR director and what they actually want

Help create future leaders by thinking more strategically about learning experiences

Leaders should strive to be “coaches not dictators” according to Colin Price, chairman of organisational health firm Co Company

HR needs to think about company values “all the time”, says General Mills HRD, UK, Ireland and Nordic region Sue Swanborough