HR trends

Defines outsourcing, outlines its various forms and alternatives, and looks at moving to an outsourced HR arrangement . Includes the CIPD viewpoint.

Outlines the development of the personnel function and considers briefly the personnel versus HR debate.

Offers a starting point for reviewing the corporate HR function in an international business. Aimed at those analysing the capability of the HR function across international teams, or those setting up an HR function overseas for the first time.

Our quarterly report which monitors the employment intentions, the pressures facing HR professionals, and a 'Focus' on a topical issue. With links to earlier reports.

An overview of our surveys identifying key trends in 2007 and prospects for 2008. With links to previous overviews.

Details of CIPD research into the latest thinking and practice on the the HR function is changing.

Describes the evolution and current state of the HR function, and aims to provide practical guidance on how it should be structured and staffed for future success

Where HR professionals gather to learn and collaborate, meet the industry's leading suppliers and hear leaders from business, HR and academia share learning, insights and experience.

This forum aims to explore the latest research from Boston Consulting Group on future and global HR challenges and opportunities

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