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FTSE 100 boardroom diversity set to decline

Proportion of non-white managers in positions below boardroom level of UK FTSE 100 companies falls

Culture change around diversity and inclusion remains ‘slow’

The diversity and inclusion agenda has not moved on enough, says Charlotte Sweeney

Cridland calls for careers advice overhaul

CBI director-general John Cridland has called for an overhaul of careers advice in schools, with a focus on face-to-face, quality advice.

Digital training should be for all, says TalkTalk HRD

All companies could benefit from rolling out digital training to every employee, group HR director at TalkTalk Nigel Sullivan has told HR magazine.

Few flexible HR roles available

Organisational design

Many HRDs preach the benefits of agile working, but it's not reflected in their external hires.

Unlimited holiday great alternative to flexible working

Unlimited holiday could be a great alternative to flexible working for many businesses, director of EST Accountants Barry Esterhuizen told HR magazine.

Manufacturing jobs under threat from automation

Almost half (43%) of manufacturing firms expect automation will replace at least 5% of their workforce over the next 12 months, according to research by professional services firm Grant Thornton.

NEDs forced to become 'quasi-executives'

Non-executive directors are increasingly being expected to take on an executive level of responsibility

Charlie Mayfield: business must forecast to prepare for tomorrow

The greatest challenge facing business today is having the ability to forecast and adapt, chairman of the John Lewis Partnership Charlie Mayfield said in his keynote presentation at The Economist...

Halfords' Mason: measure ROI to boost HR effectiveness

Measuring ROI is key to boosting HR’s credibility and effectiveness, group leadership and talent development manager at Halfords Martin Mason told HR magazine.

Top Employers for Working Families special award winners announced

Working Families has announced the winners of the 2015 Top Employers for Working Families Awards, sponsored by Computershare.

Young people reject part-time work to study

Young people are shunning Saturday jobs to focus purely on their studies, a report from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has revealed.