Development

HS2 backtrack “sad” result for northern talent

Rishi Sunak’s abandonment of the northern leg of the HS2 rail line yesterday (4 October) came under fire as a blow to talent development and mobility in the north of England.

Just a third of HR professionals happy with current role

HR professionals are looking to switch roles this year, according to new research from software provider Ciphr.

Case study: Addleshaw Goddard coaches counsel in self-care

How the law firm teaches staff resilience to cope with mounting pressures. Beau Jackson reports

Best of HR books: March 2023

We delve into new book releases to find out what HR has been reading.

Six ways to engage employees to help drive their development

Directly linked to motivation and retention, employee development tools can empower employees to take charge of their own training and supercharge their performance. But first, they need to engage...

Why a constraints culture is better for innovation

When it comes to innovation, resources are simply not the differentiator. It doesn’t particularly matter how much money and resources you have, or, how long a time period you have to work on a...

Is HR forcing people into management?

While management is often the logical next step for workers in terms of career progression, not everybody may be cut out for the job.

How HR can help hit the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Organisations of all sizes have a responsibility to do all they can to help to protect the planet, and the onus is on HR to drive change for good, says Claire Muir.

Implementing a ‘learn-it-all’ culture

All working cultures have their benefits and drawbacks, but one of the most recent to emerge is the ‘learn-it-all’ culture

UK workers more motivated by pay

The UK workforce is more motivated by money than other European countries, suggesting low engagement

How the ‘Amazon experience’ can transform talent management

Our lives are increasingly lived online, but how can HR harness the ‘Amazon experience’ in the workplace?

Development is key to staff retention, according to research

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.