A consistent HR approach the key to shared service model

Having a consistent approach to the HR function, often across different continents, is crucial to making a shared services model work effectively.

'Social intrapreneurs' inspire culture of positive risk taking

Innovative employees who bring an entrepreneurial spirit to corporate frameworks are driving positive changes in businesses, according to an expert panel.

Thousands of SMEs 'underestimating' impact of auto-enrolment

The first wave of SMEs reach the staging date for auto-enrolment today, with pensions experts warning some may be underprepared for the undertaking.

Royles: Common sense is not always right

Everyone thinks they can solve people problems at the NHS, but what may appear to be common sense does not always yield the best results. NHS Employers boss Dean Royles explains how being a HR...

Lendl, Murray and the end of great working partnerships

The much-admired partnership between tennis player Andy Murray and coach Ivan Lendl is over. The two have split amicably, citing the issue of conflicting commitments. Can Murray build on his winning...

Katie Hopkins: ‘HR needs to stop ticking boxes’

You will probably know Katie Hopkins as the controversial motormouth whose politically incorrect opinions on social issues have frequently put her in the media spotlight. But what does the former...

Number of companies failing to comply with auto-enrolment could 'rise sharply'

The proportion of employers failing to comply with auto-enrolment has been low, but this should not lead to complacency, employee benefits company Jelf has warned.

Demanding year for Amey used as a learning opportunity by HR team, says director

It's been a busy year for Amey's HR department. The infrastructure support service provider bought Enterprise, which meant the HR team has been busy trying to integrate the two workforces.

Ghost turnover is about to start haunting

As the world emerges from the economic crisis and job opportunities are increasing we take a look at the impact and implications of the recession for the employees who endured these difficult economic...

Lack of focus on 'critical roles' is risky business, experts warn

Many companies are not fulfilling their potential because the right talent is not being deployed into the right areas of business and succession planning is focussed too much at the top, panellists at...

NHS Employers boss Royles: 'Forget pride, let's learn from Rose'

Sceptics of the Government appointment of former Marks and Spencer (M&S) executive chairman to review leadership at the NHS should not let their pride get in the way of improvement, NHS Employers CEO...

To grow a brand, develop talent from within, says De Vere CEO

Over the past 12 years, I have been privileged to run some of the most exciting hotel brands in the UK, including Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and De Vere.