The latest views and comment from leading HR Directors, the CIPD’s experts, and other thought leaders in the profession.
I’m always reminded of my favourite quote from Victor Meldrew in One Foot in the Grave. ‘Just when you think things are never going to get better, they get worse. That’s probably what a lot of people will be thinking like in the workplace this year.
PodcastLook ahead 2012 - podcast 62 January 2012
Angela Baron considers how social media has transformed communication.
Angela Baron, 21 May 2012
How are L&TD practitioners integrating new insight to their practice and what could be the consequences of relaying on current approaches.
John McGurk, 17 May 2012
Lesley Cotton, HR Director at P&O Ferries, draws on past experiences in SMEs to offer advice on how HR can make a strategic contribution to business growth.
, 23 April 2012
The CIPD’s diversity adviser, Dianah Worman, looks at the challenges and opportunities of employing an ageing workforce.
, 26 March 2012
CIPD’s Chief Economic Adviser, John Philpott, previews the 2012 Budget.
John Philpott, 19 March 2012
Sue Swanborough, HR Director of General Mills, UK and Ireland, gives her view as to why now, in particular, trust is vital and explains what General Mills are doing to build trust throughout their organisation.
Sue Swanborough, 13 March 2012
Chris Roebuck argues HR needs to swap "best practice" for the bottom line, and know the business better than line managers.
Chris Roebuck, 26 February 2012
Catrin Ballinger provides an overview of CIPD’s new collection of thought pieces, outlining the views of eight leading thinkers on one of the most pressing global business issues of the 21st century: being a responsible and sustainable business.
Catrin Ballinger, 14 February 2012
Martin Hottass, UK Skills Partner at Siemens writes about the importance of apprenticeships as a workforce planning tool. Martin has been part of a working group set up by the CIPD that has provided input to our CIPD Apprenticeships Guide (Apprenticeships That Work).
Martin Hottass, 6 February 2012
Karen Mattison co-founder of specialist recruitment agency Women Like Us, argues that too many employers have not yet realised the benefits of properly designed part-time jobs in addressing resourcing needs.
Karen Mattison, 23 January 2012
Professor Graeme Martin argues that we need to face up to innovation, corporate reputations and wicked problems to achieve a bigger and better sustainable future for talent management
Graeme Martin, 16 January 2012
Caroline Waters, Director of People and Policy at BT, outlines the importance of volunteering for employability and describes many initiatives BT have introduced.
Caroline Waters, 9 January 2012
HR needs to display great imigination to rebuild trust in these fearful, pessimistic times
William Davies, 3 January 2012
Bingleby, the pot plant residing in the office of Global Blancmange's Head of HR, gives his insights into human culture and leadership.
, 20 December 2011
Iain Duncan Smith urges joint government and employer action on work experience
Iain Duncan Smith, 13 December 2011
Dr Steve Boorman, Medical Director, Abermed Occupational Health Services, discusses why mental ill health in the workplace is still misunderstood.
Steve Boorman, 7 December 2011
Andy Cook, Founder and Chief Executive of Marshall-James, considers the future of industrial relations and the role of HR
Andy Cook, 30 November 2011
Stephen Brooks from PA Consulting discusses how difficult it is for the public to assess whether executive rewards are fair and justified.
Stephen Brooks, 8 November 2011
Parallax Coaching Partner Dr Sarah Morris examines the role of leadership in engaging and empowering workforces
Sarah Morris, 2 November 2011
American Express Director of Health and Benefits, Breckon Jones, discusses the business benefits of employee wellbeing
Breckon Jones, 20 October 2011
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