The growth and demands from emerging markets make HR leaders more vital than ever in global companies

In the past, the HR director has often not been a full member of the executive team, has not sat on the board of his or her company, and his or her biggest interaction at board level has involved...

UK talent acquisition costs rise to £5,311 per hire, compared to £2,226 in US

Spending by UK employers on talent acquisition rose 6% in 2011, primarily driven by expectations for business growth.

IT skills gap prevents UK competing with Silicon Valley, poll of 1,300 shows

The skills gap is preventing the UK IT industry from competing with the US, according to a survey from CWJobs, reporting 61% of IT pros believe there is currently a skills shortage in the UK.

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Nike accelerates its recruitment and talent strategy in Asia

Nike Sports China has implemented new technology to upgrade its recruitment strategy across the Greater China and Asia region.

Talent management in a new world: a balancing act

News outlets are full of discussion of the economic crisis coming ever nearer, like the monster in a horror film.

Cuddly management? Being an employer is about managing, not mothering

When it comes to staff behaviour and performance, what kind of management do you have?

Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand has the management and organisational edge over France, according to Towers Watson

The upcoming Rugby World Cup final on Sunday will see New Zealand face a French team that has consistently overcome the odds to reach the final stage of the competition.

Security provider Chubb launches in-house university for managers

Chubb, a provider of security and fire protection services, has created an in-house university to unlock the potential of its future leaders.

Rugby World Cup: cultural differences in management styles led to France's success over England, according to Towers Watson

For England fans the Rugby World Cup is over, while a French team outperformed their rivals against the odds and are now on course for their third consecutive semi-final.

Employers in life sciences sector failing to manage employee talent effectively, says RSA

Employers in the life sciences field are failing to deliver effective talent management strategies, according to a report from executive search organization RSA.

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FTSE 100 firms miss out on growth opportunities in China due to lack of cultural understanding, according to Blackwood Group report

The under-representation at board and senior management levels of individuals with real expertise in the "strategically critical" China market represents a serious commercial risk, according to a...

A different slant: expecting the unexpected

You might have noticed some black swans recently. This is philosopher Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s name for significant unforeseen events, which nothing in our past led us to expect. With hindsight, it is...

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