Careers in HR

Janice Doherty, Angela Whetton and Jo Robbins

“When you scan an organisation for rising stars, it’s rare to hit on someone from HR.” So says Martin Reddington,...

Sue Weekes asks a handful of readers to outline their career aspirations

HR professionals believe hands-on experience is more valuable for career progression than formal educational qualifications.A survey of 135 senior HR...

Scott Beagrie speaks with business professionals to uncover the employment outlook facing HR practitioners this year

Sector-hopping across the private, public and voluntary/not-for-profit boundaries is increasingly seen as vital experience for those wanting to climb to the top of the HR career ladder.

Scott Beagrie finds out what motivates the Personnel Today HR director of the year

Karen Martin heads up HR at Firstplus Financial Group

How do you make it to the top of the profession? What are the biggest hurdles blocking the progress of experienced HR graduates? Quentin Reade looks at a report about climbing the career ladder

It is imperative that HR managers keep up-to-date with new and ongoing legislation to ensure employees are aware of changing laws. Training from the top is a priority. By Stephanie Sparrow

HR-driven change is way forward

Isobel Hunter relishes her job as HR director of English Heritage. Here, she describes to Nadia Williams how she is raising the profile of HR while managing a major culture-change programme

Scott Beagrie looks back at the events, people and legislation that have shaped the profession

Contrary to popular belief, staff aren’t that bothered about flexible working, convenient locations or working for market leaders. A study...

Cheryl King, Careers Executive at the CIPD, looks at how to get into HR.