Get women on board: Davies' clarion call

Well, it's out: Women on Boards, the report by Lord Davies of Abersoch was published on 24 February.

Unpaid internships break the law but only 12% of managers know it

Just 12% of managers understand that companies may be breaking the law if they offer unpaid placements.

Poor financial literacy among employees costs your business dear

It's been almost three years since the economic crisis of 2008 yet personal finances are still under immense pressure, owing to the unrelenting assault of spending cuts coupled with tax hikes.

Renewables will not take off without skills investment

Money must be invested in skills if Scotland's emerging renewable energy sector is to take off, the Scottish Parliament has heard.

Recipe for a good CEO

While the recipe for the perfect CEO might not exist, there are definitely some basic ingredients which are required to make the creation a success.

How can HR departments ensure return on investments in their future leaders?

A persistent atmosphere of economic uncertainty, combined with pressure from CEOs to deliver the next generation of leaders, has resurfaced talent management as a key imperative for HR departments.

Quantifying the value of effective leadership

How many HR-based metrics do you have that would make the board members of your organisation sit up and take notice? What if you could measure the effectiveness of your leaders? What if you could...

Harry Redknapp, Alex Ferguson or Roy Hodgson: which football manager is your boss?

Nearly half of HR and business professionals believe their boss's management style is like that of dismissed Liverpool football manager Roy Hodgson or relegation zone Wolverhampton's Mick McCarthy,...

Apprenticeships will help retail flourish: National Apprenticeship Week

There is no doubt that in the current climate, with almost one million 16-24 year olds unemployed in the UK, the need for work experience and training has never been greater. National Apprenticeship...

Interaction between HR and line managers is essential, says council

In tough times, the HR function in the public sector is devolving people management to the line manager. To avoid them becoming the weakest link, HR must not neglect the 'employee champion' role.

Ferrari invests 350,000 in apprentice scheme: National Apprenticeship Week

Ferrari North Europe is investing more than 350,000 in young talent as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

Boost your own skills, private sector employees urged

More than half of private sector respondents to a recent survey admitted they do not know what skills their employers are likely to demand from them in the next five years.