HR expertise at the very top: Does it matter?

Research shows that CEOs appreciate the value of HR, despite there being little proof that having HR people on the board improves business success

A future-fit HR leader is a HAPPY leader

Successful HR leaders will need a certain set of attributes – known as the HAPPINESS attributes

Studio Retail: HR's journey from mail order to ecommerce

How embarking on a major OD programme and reskilling drive has enabled Studio Retail to evolve and thrive amid the challenging retail environment

Engaging the workforce with HR tech

How can you ensure your brand-new tech will be used by employees – and benefit them and the organisation – rather than ignored or even resented?

Russell Group universities may not accept T-Level students, experts warn

As many remain apprehensive about the new qualification, employers and education providers are told not to dismiss the skills route

Shutting up shop: HR on the high street

The high street is changing as shopping habits shift amid technological advances. So how can HR ensure its future prosperity?

Could better HR save the NHS?

Doctor turned author adam kay tells HR magazine about the unique challenges facing NHS staff and their employers, and offers some solutions

What are the main political parties’ workplace policies?

Skills and employment pledges aren’t necessarily headline issues this election, but there are still plenty of them

Matthew Taylor: All jobs should become 'learning jobs'

A panel at the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) Progression in Employment conference discussed the challenges facing people in low-skilled and low-paid employment

People with learning disabilities held back by bureaucracy

People with learning disabilities can offer unique skills to employers but are held back by bureaucratic policies and attitudes, according to Sally Butcher, managing director of social enterprise...

What should HR hope for from the next government?

The race for number 10 continues to heat up but, regardless of who wins in the polls, there are certain priorities employers and education providers are hoping for

HRD's pocket guide to... product management

The HRD’s pocket guide series offers an explanation of areas outside day-to-day HR that business-savvy HRDs need to have a handle on