The HR profession

A private sector candidate has been appointed as the new head of HR for the Civil Service.

The decision to make the HR director for the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (Locog) accountable to the chief executive has been welcomed by senior industry figures.

I have three years' HR experience gained in many areas and sectors, but in short-term posts. How do I sell myself on the positive aspects of the experience I have gained?

How to get into it... In the service sector, learning and development professionals are often promoted through an operational route

Linda Scott, Freddie Alves and Ray Dowd

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games has advertised for an HR director to report directly to the CEO

There are deep conflicts in the battle between pennies and people, but what's so bad about reporting to the finance director? Jo Faragher investigates.

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and the very eagle-eyed among you might notice something familiar about the photos of Alison Hodgson in the latest issue of People Management

Associate director/head of compensation and benefits for Europe, Jones Lang LaSalle

How has a former finance manager altered the HR practices at Canterbury Cathedral? Scott Beagrie finds out

Helen Walford, Stephen Hall and the Honourable Justice Elias

January is the busiest time of year for recruitment. how should I approach recruitment agencies to ensure my credentials stand out?

A proliferation of awards in every sector means your organisation could win big this year. Virginia Matthews finds out how to make your entries count.

Investors in People UK has announced the appointment of Philip Williamson as chairman.

Brewing giant InBev has launched a worldwide management trainee programme that will see candidates coming face to face with the global chief executive before they get the job.