Apprenticeships will help retail flourish: National Apprenticeship Week

There is no doubt that in the current climate, with almost one million 16-24 year olds unemployed in the UK, the need for work experience and training has never been greater. National Apprenticeship...

Interaction between HR and line managers is essential, says council

In tough times, the HR function in the public sector is devolving people management to the line manager. To avoid them becoming the weakest link, HR must not neglect the 'employee champion' role.

HR Vision: Is HR losing its position as talent champion?

Recruiting, nurturing and retaining the right kind of talent will set organisations on a path to future prosperity. But, asks Alison Clements, is HR a general or a foot solider in the war for talent?

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Too many organisations overcomplicate talent management, says chief people officer of McDonald's Europe

The chief people officer of McDonald's Europe has said that too many organisations overcomplicate talent management.

HR Vision: Crossing the line?

When times get tough, the tough get going, but HR is receiving little thanks for its efforts in recession. A major survey shows a marked deterioration in (non-HR) line managers' estimations of HR,...

HR Excellence Awards 2011: get ready to enter!

HR is pleased to announce that the annual HR Excellence Awards are back and will shortly be receiving entries for 2011.

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British career decisions defined by quality of boss, suggests new report

Almost a third of British workers have switched jobs in search of a better boss according to recent research by bank First Direct.

Hutton proposes pay ratio cap for public sector execs

The salaries of senior executives in the public sector should remain within a given ratio of those of other staff members, according to the Fair Pay Review.

The Apprentice: lights, camera, no action

In this week's programme 39.53 was all that separated moviemaker Synergy and its winning rivals Apollo, ensuring Stuart 'the brand' Braggs' appearance in Sugar's sequel. With a cringe-worthy, winning...

Technology skills vital say HR leaders

Most HR leaders consider that technological skills are as important as business acumen in managers, according to survey results released today.

Performance management is rising to the top of many businesses' agendas

Businesses have put employees' performance at the top of their agenda in a challenging economy.

UK business leaders trail behind India, China, Russia, the US and Germany

The leaders of UK organisations are seen as less effective than their counterparts in India, China, Russia, the United States and Germany.