Brewing giant Scottish and Newcastle (S&N) has appointed Frank Douglas as group HR director.Douglas will take up his new post...
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Q I’m an internal HR consultant providing day-to-day HR support to line managers. I feel my advice is often ignored...
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CBI director-general Richard Lambert sees HR professionals as key to the future of business
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherCBI director-general Richard Lambert has insisted that HR professionals hold the key to businesses’ future fortunes.“We are in a world...
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Severn Trent HR director in at the deep end with emergency response to floods
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherBy Friday afternoon of the first week in a new job, most people would be winding down and looking forward...
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Where were you working before and what were your duties?I was head of HR for the Islamic Bank of Britain,...
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Ford Retail has appointed John Roberts as HR director. He will be responsible for ensuring the HR function is aligned...
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Civil Service human resources chief Gill Rider paid £160,000 in 2006-07
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryCivil Service human resources chief Gill Rider was paid £160,000 in 2006-07, the Cabinet Office’s annual report has revealed.
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Diversity practitioners are calling for a new professional association to help them to establish industry standards and define proper career...
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What is your pet hate about the HR profession? What demons would you banish to Room 101, never to be...
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External appointments to senior Civil Service jobs affect staff morale and Whitehall performance
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherThe influx of private sector managers into senior civil service positions is damaging Whitehall performance as well as morale, a...
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Q I want to get ahead in HR, but I can’t afford a career coach. What can I do to...
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Jackie Lanham has become the director of learning and development at Norwich Union. She was previously director of HR services...
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Where were you working before and what were your duties?As a business partner at Royal Bank of Scotland, I worked...
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Gillian Hibberd to be corporate director (people and policy) at Buckinghamshire County Council
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryGillian Hibberd has been appointed to the new role of corporate director (people and policy) at Buckinghamshire County Council. The...
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Mike Cutt to leave HR director post at Alliance Boots following £11bn private equity takeover
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherAlliance Boots HR director Mike Cutt has become the latest executive to walk away from the health and beauty retailer...