Career paths

Any discussion about the differences between male and female business styles will invariably descend into stereotypes and generalisations. However, recent...

The economy is in chaos and the number of people who are unemployed is at its highest level since 1994....

One of our most popular career articles is HR skills to get you noticed, in which we suggest stand-out details...

Jobseekers and career-changers need more than a pair of sharp elbows to get ahead in today’s tough economic climate. A...

Job hunting is never more challenging than during an economic downturn. In tough times, applicants feel driven to cast their...

Almost half (45%) of HR practitioners entered the profession “by chance”, according to early findings from XpertHR’s 2011 research into...

Few HR professionals have enjoyed significant salary increases in the past couple of years. In fact, many have had their...

HR professionals have to think in terms of future-proofing their careers, not just by honing the skills that they think will...

The classic route to HR director level takes five career steps over a period of 20 years, according to CIPD...

Leaving an in-house HR role to go it alone can seem an attractive career move, but how can you make...

Demonstrable evidence of self-development does not just help HR professionals to succeed in the job they hold but can also...

Knowing how, when, and whether or not to develop a specialist skill in HR can be a pivotal part in career...

There are two routes through HR – generalist or specialist. Choosing which route to take can be tough, unless you...