By Steve Wilkins - hrmagazine.co.uk HR has an important role to play in driving sustainability initiatives, argues FedEx Express HR manager Steve Wilkins. Here he presents three key areas HR should focus on. Defining the term “sustainability” is no mean feat. The term is overused and not...
By Genevieve Douglas - bna.com May 7 — Chief executive officers are demanding better information about their talent to support business goals, and human resources departments that can deliver such data and help to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage for the organization are more likely to...
By Katie Jacobs - hrmagazine.co.uk At the British Standards Institute (BSI), you can find a standard for almost anything. From customer satisfaction and textile colour fastness to the governance of organisations to responsible fishing – a group of experts has created a definitive guide to doing...
By HCA Put people first. That’s the message from beverage company Campari Australia. More than just the name behind a refreshing aperitif, Campari has a fresh approach to business as well. The company launched its Australian operations in the middle of the global financial crisis, a time...
Sue Adlam-Hill joined BP in 1989 and has since worked around the globe. She shares her thoughts on why oil is a great industry to work in. Sue Adlam-Hill is global head of resourcing at BP. Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA By Kate McCann - theguardian.com Sue Adlam-Hill is vice-president...
By Arvind Hickman - hrmagazine.co.uk Talent management, succession planning and employee engagement are the leading priorities for HR directors in the next 12 months, a new study by technology company ADP has found. The Workforce View 2013, which canvassed the views of 2,577 employees and 205 HR...
By Katie Jacobs - hrmagazine.co.uk It’s no secret that times are tough for the public sector. And in times of austerity, the public sector CEO looks for much more from HR. Anthony Douglas (pictured), CEO of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) since...
By Rebecca Merrett (CIO) - cio.com.au There's an obvious reason why CIOs and HR managers should get together It may not be the department traditionally tied with IT, but it does manage the organisation’s most valuable asset, people. Equally, with technology underpinning almost every business and industry in...
By thehrdirector.com As a manager, your role, values and management style all have a significant bearing on the degree to which your team members feel engaged and motivated. So trying to create a climate that makes ‘staying’ worthwhile for your team is therefore a good investment....
By Dave Crisp - hrreporter.com We know innovation grows from establishing a culture of engagement and growth for staff that offers challenge coupled with support. Targeting innovation as a business-related objective for human resources is an obvious strategic move beneficial for both the organization and HR. Within...