Money is tight and staff are already cutting the amount they pay into their pension pots. It's HR's job to spread the news that if employees don't save now they could pay later.

Entrepreneur and Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne is clear. HR people are essential: they know about people issues, but they don't need to know how the business works.

After 30 years at Rolls-Royce, Margaret Gildea has seen a few changes at the company. Peter Crush talks to the HR chief about the aero-engine maker's apprentice training and new diploma.

Directors of talent from a variety of industry sectors debated the issue of talent in the recession. Peter Crush chaired. Sponsored by Sum Total

Even in a downturn the company car is too big a recruitment and retention tool to be scrapped.Nick Golding reports on alternative ways of reducing mileage and cutting costs.