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CEOs to focus on people issues in 2014 as route to growth, says CMI

CEOs worldwide will adopt a "worker-centric" approach in 2014 to maximise future growth, according to research published today by The Conference Board and UK partner, Chartered Management Institute...

Ford Retail chooses Sharon Ashcroft as HR director

Ford Retail, the world’s largest dedicated Ford dealership, has appointed Sharon Ashcroft as HR director and member of the board.

FTSE 100 bosses already earned average workers' yearly pay

Britain's top bosses have already earned more money in 2014 than the average UK worker will take home this year, according to the thinktank High Pay Centre.

Employers urged to offer better bereavement support

British workers who have suffered a bereavement are not being offered enough support at work, a report by the National Council for Palliative Care (NCPC) has found.

Co-op appoints Inji Duducu as interim head of HR, corporate functions

The Co-operative Group has hired Inji Duducu as its interim head of HR, corporate functions.

Jaguar Land Rover to create 1,400 jobs

Jaguar Land Rover has launched a phased campaign that will see the company eventually recruit 1,400 employees at its new engine manufacturing centre just outside Wolverhampton.

LinkedIn HRD: HR must 'keep up' with social media invasion

The increasing use of social media in the workplace will shift the balance of power in organisations and “disrupt” their structures, hierarchies and job titles, according to a report by Accenture.

HR an 'undervalued' function, says outgoing ACAS chair

Outgoing Acas chairman Ed Sweeney believes HR is not valued highly enough in business and HR directors are just seen by many chief executives as "functionaries".

Goodyear HR director freed after being held hostage

The HR director held hostage for two days at a Goodyear plant in Northern France was released last night after police intervened.

Clegg wants to scrap Shares for Rights scheme

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has urged the Government to give millions of workers a tax cut of £140 a year by cutting one of its "pet projects", the controversial Shares for Rights scheme.

HR not doing enough to instil innovative culture

HR still has a “long way to go” to develop an organisational culture that supports creativity and innovation, a report from the Corporate Research Forum (CRF) has warned.

Will Hutton: Workers must own company values

Will Hutton, chair of the Big Innovation Centre, has called on HR to ensure employees know and take ownership of the businesses purpose, mission and values.