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Employees' entrepreneurial ambitions should be embraced

Companies should engage with an increased climate of entrepreneurship, employment law partner at international law firm Taylor Vinters Anita Rai hass told HR magazine.

Only 6% of jobs advertised in the UK mention flexible working

Only 6.2% of jobs advertised in the UK mention flexible working options, according to a national study by flexibility experts Timewise.

Over-50s overlooked for promotion

Workers over 50 are routinely being overlooked for promotion despite possessing the knowledge and experience needed to fill the UK’s leadership skills gap, according to a new report.

More recognition of unique skills of genders needed

Businesses need to place greater emphasis on valuing the unique qualities of men and women, managing partner of consultancy the Gender Intelligence Group, Val Sorbie has told HR magazine.

HR Excellence Awards 2015: Most People-Focused CEO

The shortlist has been revealed for the Most People-Focused CEO in this year’s HR Excellence Awards, in partnership with the Global Growth Institute.

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Mayer Brown appoints global chief human resources officer

Annette Sheridan promoted to a newly created role at law firm Mayer Brown

HR Most Influential Thinker to discuss building a business case for wellbeing

Director of the Work Foundation’s Centre for Workforce Effectiveness Stephen Bevan will discuss how HR directors can best build a business case for wellbeing in HR magazine’s live web TV debate on...

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Skills shortages changing CEO talent strategies

Increasing concern over skills shortages are forcing CEOs to rethink their hiring and talent strategies, according to PwC's annual global CEO survey.

Leaders still don't understand culture, says Cheese

Business leaders still lack understanding of what culture is, CIPD chief executive Peter Cheese has said

A third of women say men are offered more opportunities at work

One in three (31%) working women in the UK believe men are offered greater opportunities at work, according to research by professional services recruitment firm Badenoch & Clark.

Engagement dips at austerity plan announcements

Drop in employee wellbeing, job satisfaction and engagement before cuts are even implemented

State Street uses 'SWAT team' to simplify talent

The financial services firm is bringing together a crack team of internal HR experts to streamline talent processes, according to its CHRO.