Research from BlessingWhite shows employees favour personal development over career progression. They are more likely to stay loyal to a company if given opportunities to develop.

A CIPD report into social media at work reveals social media is still not widely used for work, despite employees reporting the benefits it brings.

Business secretary Vince Cable unveiled the details of a new code for executive recruiters today, with the aim of increasing female appointments to FTSE 350 boards.

Nearly half (48%) of HR hiring managers are looking to add to their team by the end of 2014, according to research by professional recruitment consultancy Robert Walters.

The nominations for HR magazine's most influential thinkers close on Friday, 25 July. We want to know which academics, thinkers and commentators have influenced and inspired you.

Food and drink maker Nestlé has become the first large manufacturer to commit to paying its staff the living wage. Today the company received accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation.

Employment groups have broadly welcomed new legislation that extends flexible working rights to all employees.

Workplace diversity programmes should look beyond gender and towards other areas such as age and social mobility, according to Newton Investments CEO Helena Morrissey.

HR as a function can pay too much attention to how individuals develop and should focus on "collective capability", according to London Business School visiting professor of strategy and...

There is growing recognition of the value of older workers, yet many employers aren’t addressing their needs in the workplace – especially when it comes to employee benefits packages.

The HR technology giant is sending its HR staff to sell products to clients. Janet Wood, VP of global HR explains why.

Pensions experts have given a lukewarm reaction to the Government's plans to offer workplace savers a third pensions option called 'defined ambition' (DA).