A report from Hewitt Associates shows that 38% of organisations do not consider the needs of the business when devising their talent management strategy.

Just 20% of UK board positions are held by women, along with 3% of chair roles

Internet provider, Peer 1 Hosting last month scrapped performance management in favour of employee-led career promises.

A quarter of UK managers question their own capabilities and 60% admit they didn't plan a career in management.