The HR profession

Three companies make senior appointments

Some say a higher profile for public sector leaders can attract top talent, while others suggest that too much focus on individuals ignores those further down the line. Simon Kent reports

Barry Towell has joined the Meningitis Trust as HR manager. Previously, he spent more than 20 years at Stroud District...

Julie Mellor is to step down after six years as chairwoman of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC).

HR managers are happier in their jobs than their council colleagues, research shows. Daniel Thomas reports

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HR professionals wishing to switch sectors are in a much better position to do so, research suggests.

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The trade and industry representatives from the three main parties explain how their policies will affect Personnel Today readers

Barry Towell, Davisd Weaver, Evelyn Asante-Mensah, Mohammed Aziz, Catherine Brown, Frances Hasler, and Roberta Wheeler

Paul Brewer has been appointed HR director at hotel company Quintessential Hotels. He joins after working as a freelance consultant

Northgate HR Award for Best HR Strategy in Line with Business

Increasingly, employees are looking to 'portfolio' careers - taking on a number of roles to broaden their experience or job interests. But what might this mean for the careers of HR professionals themselves?

Senior HR managers aspiring to become board-level HR directors are missing out on promotions to line management such as chief operations officer, writes Niall FitzGerald.