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    Diversity of UK boardrooms continues rise, finds new study

    by Adam McCulloch 4 Mar 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 4 Mar 2024

    Women now hold 42% of board roles across the FTSE 100, the study found, a small increase on the figure in 2022, 40% and 2021, when it was 39%.

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    Four learning and development trends for 2024

    by Cameron Yarbrough and Amy Lavoie 6 Feb 2024
    by Cameron Yarbrough and Amy Lavoie 6 Feb 2024

    Making training plans for this year? Here are four key trends to watch out for in learning and development in 2024.

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    Morale, retention and leadership hampering councils

    by Ashleigh Webber 25 Jan 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 25 Jan 2024

    One in five managers question the effectiveness of local councils' leadership, with staff retention and morale cited as challenges.

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    Gender parity at CEO level ‘a lifetime away’

    by Adam McCulloch 22 Jan 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 22 Jan 2024

    Female chief executives are the victims of ‘tall poppy syndrome’, a leadership consultant has claimed.

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    Three strengths for HR to build in 2024

    by Ross Thornley 1 Dec 2023
    by Ross Thornley 1 Dec 2023

    What employee qualities should HR nurture to ensure workplace success in 2024?

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    ‘Fearful leaders’ costing UK economy more than £2bn

    by Jo Faragher 6 Nov 2023
    by Jo Faragher 6 Nov 2023

    Fearful leaders are creating environments of lost productivity and costing business billions, a survey has found.

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    What can the Rugby World Cup tell us about the workplace? Anything?

    by Adam McCulloch 27 Oct 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 27 Oct 2023

    It’s not enough just to sit back, glass in hand, and enjoy the Rugby Union World Cup final – HR professionals are being asked to consider the ‘lessons’ from it for their practice …

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    Movers and shakers: CrossCountry rail appoints Zoe Kennedy as HR director

    by Adam McCulloch 27 Oct 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 27 Oct 2023

    Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has announced the appointment of Zoe Kennedy as HR director.

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    Workplaces are in a muddle – referees are not alone

    by Adam McCulloch 6 Oct 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 6 Oct 2023

    Last week there was a muddle in a football match, Spurs v Liverpool to be precise (this detail may matter to some people).

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    Meet Andrew, the chief executive – according to AI

    by Adam McCulloch 29 Sep 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 29 Sep 2023

    Does the face of Andrew look familiar? It could be a CEO from central casting. But in fact AI has blended photographs of all the CEOs in the FTSE 100 …

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    NHS England implements fit and proper persons’ tests for executives

    by Adam McCulloch 29 Sep 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 29 Sep 2023

    The NHS has introduced a fit and proper persons’ test for board members, a move that some in HR feel could be rolled out in other sectors. 

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    Lego leader lands top spot for AI in likeability league

    by Adam McCulloch 22 Sep 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 22 Sep 2023

    An AI device has listened to Scandinavian CEOs and ranked their speaking skills, with Lego's boss coming out on top.

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    How to avoid fads in HR

    by Rob Briner 18 Aug 2023
    by Rob Briner 18 Aug 2023

    The HR world is dominated by the latest thing, the brand new approach, the cutting-edge technique – it's time to get off the fad bandwagon.

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    Business leaders must face up to new HR challenges

    by Adam McCulloch 17 Aug 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 17 Aug 2023

    Today’s new world of work has not only burdened HR with new demands but increased obstacles to effectiveness, finds Gartner.

    • Employee engagement
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    In real life – how relationships can unlock productivity

    by Andrew Jackson 8 Aug 2023
    by Andrew Jackson 8 Aug 2023

    The UK’s poor productivity record need not be a mystery; it is closely linked to failings around relationships, argues Andrew Jackson.

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