Time is running out for employers who are not willing to be flexible when it comes to employee management, vacation and working hours.
Why are so many of the companies that offer flexible working in some form or another so desperate to call this policy anything but that?
Compared with 20 years ago, employers are now much more likely to be open to the view employee well-being is a mainstream business issue. Some are even becoming more comfortable with the notion that...
With just a week until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, it seems an opportune time to reflect on the changes to the benefits environment in the UK since the last time The Olympics...
London 2012 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring the excitement of the Olympics to the UK, and champion British athletes on home soil. As an Olympic supporter, we asked ourselves how we could...
The CEO and HR director sit side by side drinking coffee and talking about the people strategy in their business.
Just hours after Bob Diamond’s resignation as Chief Executive of Barclays Bank, The Times reported Barclays employees as saying, “Who is going to do Bob Diamond’s job now?” “Where are we going to get...
In my view, two of the main problems faced by the world today – global warming and depletion of natural resources – can only be truly solved by technological innovations.
On the job learning continues to be the most important aspect of any learning and development (L&D) plan, with industry statistics showing that 70% of what people learn is gained through real life...
On 7 August 1485, Henry VII landed at Milford Haven, intent on claiming the throne of England from Richard III. At the time, Richard and his army were in Nottingham.
Industry restructuring has tremendous impact on people made redundant, and companies rightly offer outplacement and other support services to those unfortunate enough to lose their jobs.
As we reach the half-year review time, I’m sure all line managers and HR managers are anticipating the inevitable questions from their staff – can I have a pay rise or promotion?
