For many of us, the 1980s were the decade that style forgot. But it was also the era in which personnel managers were first given the exotic title of 'human resources' professionals. In Personnel Today's first issue, back in February 1988, the news pages were dominated by stories of organisations introducing new working practices and bargaining with unions.
We'd like to think that over the past 20 years we've been at the heart of the profession as it has moved away from its 'personnel' label and become more strategic.
So in our 26 Feb issue, we kick off our 20th anniversary coverage with a look at how HR has changed over the past 20 years and some cautious predictions about what the future holds. But we need your help...
Were you working in HR during the 1980s? Perhaps you replied to one of our earliest job advertisements. We'd love to hear your experiences of working in HR over the past two decades, and where you feel the profession is heading.
Join the discussion here, visit our 20th anniversary homepage, or email me with your ideas.
