A new initiative has been launched to develop a human capital framework that will help businesses measure the impact and value of workers.

CIPD chief executive Peter Cheese (pictured) yesterday set out his vision of a "new framework" for the future of HR.

HR should be the social architect that creates “dream” workplaces.

Barclays' head of early careers, Mike Thompson (pictured), has urged businesses to end the war for talent and instead focus on creating an "inclusive culture" where young people want to work.

Listening to employee voice is the best way for organisations to guard against reputational risk, Nita Clarke, co-chair of the Government’s Engage for Success taskforce, said yesterday.

The whole HR editorial team is at the CIPD Annual Conference in Manchester. As well as the main stories on today’s news bulletin, here is what else we’ve learned:

Women now account for 19% of FTSE 100 and 15% of FTSE 250 board positions, a report from Cranfield School of Management has found.

Michael Moran (pictured right), chief executive and founder of career development company 10Eighty, believes for HR to start leading the business, it must "truly understand" what drives competitive...

Almost 5 million workers, one in six UK employees, have called in sick due to stress in the last year, according to research from life insurance and pensions provider Friends Life.

Companies that expand overseas are laying themselves open to commercial and reputational risks if they fail to acquaint themselves with the cultures of the host country, according to a study.

The finalists for the inaugural national Wooden NORA award, which recognises the web site or recruitment service that has disappointed jobseekers the most in the last 12 months, have been announced.

Just over half of HR professionals (53%) think that the traditional employee survey is dead, according to research from Silverman Research and HR magazine.