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How HRDs can enhance influence at board level

HRDs should improve networking and financial and political knowledge, says Helen Pitcher

Emerging markets disposals lead RSA to rethink talent management

Insurance firm RSA is disposing of several of its emerging markets businesses, meaning it needs to rethink its talent management strategy, its senior HR team have told HR magazine.

The rise of the single sector CEO

CEOs who have always worked in the same sector are increasingly sought by CEO selection panels, research has found.

Management training can help with intergenerational problems

Comprehensive management training can help organisations deal with any issues around intergenerational conflict, according to Markerstudy Group director of HR and talent development Tanya...

BT appoints Alison Wilcox as group HRD

BT has appointed Alison Wilcox as its new group HR director

Skills gaps: Shift towards employer collaboration

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has reported good “momentum” on its Industrial Partnership initiative, launched last autumn.

Career development opportunities key in hospitality, says Hilton Worldwide VPHR

Hospitality businesses in particular must offer strong career development opportunities to attract talent, Hilton Worldwide’s EMEA vice-president of HR, Ben Bengougam has told HR magazine.

Legal & General HRD: Wellbeing doesn’t have to be expensive

Implementing wellbeing programmes doesn’t need to be expensive if HR is “smart”, according to Legal & General group HR director Elaine MacLean.

Line managers must be recognised for developing talent

Line managers must be recognised and rewarded for developing talent and addressing underperformance, Christoph Williams, Sony Europe’s strategic content senior manager for leadership, learning, talent...

Regulation and policies not improving ethics in business

Increased regulation and policies around fraud and corruption are not translating into more ethical behaviour, professional services firm EY has found.

Coaching and feedback still rare in performance management

Coaching and feedback make staff feel more positive about performance management, but HR is missing out on the gains.

Amec Foster Wheeler appoints Mark Burrows as group head of shared services

Amec Foster Wheeler has announced the appointment of Mark Burrows as group head of shared services, effective immediately