HR should focus on 'business fit, not best in class', says Panasonic HRD

HR teams can be too focused on achieving "best in class" status across all areas and lose focus on the needs of the business they are serving, according to Panasonic's director of UK HR and European...

Half of London companies report skills shortage

Nearly half (45%) of employers in London report that the capital is experiencing a skills shortage, according to a report by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and KPMG.

David Fairhurst on the Valuing your Talent initiative

David Fairhurst, chief people officer for Europe at McDonald's gives an update on the Valuing your Talent campaign.

Millennials less motivated by salary than Gen Y

Millennial employees (those born after 1994) claim to be less motivated by money than Gen Y (born between 1980 and 1994), according to a report by Randstad and Millennial Branding.

Businesses not using data effectively, say IT professionals

The majority of IT professionals are concerned companies are not effectively using the data they collect, according to research by IT jobs board CWJobs.

Management not the only career path, says T-Systems HRD

People looking to progress to senior positions within their organisations should be able to find alternatives to management roles, according to IT firm T-Systems HR director Sarah Sandbrook.

Putting talent at the top of the agenda

Talent management consistently ranks as a top concern for CEOs, yet many say their organisations are missing out on commercial opportunities in the area.

Work Foundation calls for stronger RPA legislation

Lancaster University's Work Foundation has criticised the government's "watered down" implementation of the Raising the Participant Age (RPA) policy.

A new era of talent management

Past experience is no longer the only indicator of future potential. Flexibility is the key to executive recruitment and talent management

Only one-quarter of recruiters check CV claims

Only around one-quarter (26%) of recruiters and headhunters check claims candidates make on their CVs, according to research by Creditsafe.

Communication most valued graduate skill, say SME employers

More than two-thirds (69%) of SME employers consider good communication a key skill for graduates, according to research by Marbella International University Centre (MIUC).

Redundancy payouts fall for first time since 2008

The total cost of redundancy payouts for UK companies has fallen for the first time since the recession, according to a report by commercial law firm EMW and HMRC.