If you’re compiling a talent pool – and you want to include the best people and those with the most potential - be wary of relying solely on the judgement of your line managers.

There is a mismatch between what employers think Gen Y staff want from their careers and what younger employers actually want, according to research conducted by Penna.

Strategic workforce planning (SWP) is arguably more important than ever before. The skills required of the workforce are constantly adapting, and there are widespread skills shortages. Therefore, the...

Over a third (34%) of UK companies will be affected by major talent shortages over the next year, while 40% say recruiting and retaining staff is a major challenge, according to research by benefits...

HR has failed to build performance management systems that benefit the organisation and its people.

I believe we need to do more to recognise the importance of so-called soft skills – the vital skills that people need in order to succeed at work and beyond; including communication, teamwork and time...

Almost four in five (79%) UK millennials do not feel that their current organisations are making “full use” of the skills they have to offer, according to research by professional services firm...

HR must step out of the shadow of cost reduction and focus on connecting talent with customers, the most influential HR practitioner has warned.

Eighty per cent of senior HR and procurement professionals do not regard the candidate experience as a priority in recruitment, according to recent research. But providing a positive candidate...

The number of permanent placements increased in November but at the slowest rate for 18 months, according to the latest monthly report by KMPG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

Employers and employment groups have welcomed the government’s announcement that all national insurance (NI) charges on taking on apprentices under 25 are to be abolished.

Comparing different cultures on scales of management behaviour can highlight potential culture clashes when working together.