'It's time for a new type of recruitment', says Autodesk's head of EMEA talent acquisition

“Lazy recruiters” are damaging the standard of the recruitment profession, causing employers to miss out on the best talent, according to Matthew Jeffery (pictured), head of EMEA talent acquisition...

Unexpected change at the top leads to lack of direction and slow growth, finds SHL

Almost half of UK companies have experienced an unexpected change in leadership in the last 12 months with some stating a detrimental effect on business, but according to talent management consultancy...

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Financial sector needs to rethink graduate strategy, or risk talent shortage, reports PwC

Financial services companies need a different approach to their graduates, or risk losing out when the job market improves PwC has warned.

London Ambulance Service steps up its talent management programme

London Ambulance Service has launched an assessment centre to select high potential participants for its talent management programme.

NHS Leadership Academy will shape NHS, post-Health Bill, says NHS Employers

The NHS has put people at the heart of its agenda, as “the architecture of the organisation looks set to change following the Health Bill,” the director of NHS Employers, Dean Royles, told HR.

As CEOs, I believe it is our responsibility to help young people into the workplace

In a climate where the rate of unemployed 16-24-year-old stands at 22%, I can’t help thinking that if, as the leaders of UK business, we all did our bit, we could pull together to significantly...

PepsiCo, Pfizer and First Citizens Bank among first employers to use LinkedIn tool for talent management

LinkedIn, the professional social networking site, has launched Talent Pipeline, to allow recruiters to manage all of their talent leads in one place, regardless of the source, helping them recruit...

Number of management resignations doubles since 2010 as employers struggle to retain top talent

Employers are struggling to hang on to workers, despite the turbulent employment market, with more than 283,000 managers walking away from their jobs in the 12 months to September 2011.

Boost your business’ bottom line through a culture of learning

As businesses focus on growing out of the recession, it’s essential that they do all they can to make the most of their existing talent.

Employers reluctant to use analytics to make informed talent decisions, finds global SHL survey

Almost nine out of 10 of businesses globally have a process to capture talent analytics data but less than half indicated they used the information to make informed business decisions.

Employee values that mean business

Last week I met with a prospective client and the conversation turned to the importance of values and culture within business.

HR Olympics Special: London 2012 – danger plus opportunity

On a balmy Beijing night in August four years ago, China passed the Olympic torch to the UK. But with all the opportunities the Olympics can provide to London – tourism, investment, a showcase – may...