Six keys to creating online learning that works
The key steps HR professionals must consider when putting together an online learning programme
‘More than even chance’ £14bn employer NIC pension relief to be scrapped next year
There is a good chance the government will scrap National Insurance Contribution (NICs) tax relief on employer pension contributions next year, according to Centre for Policy Studies research fellow Michael Johnson.
How technology can liberate learners
Ralph La Fontaine considers today’s not-so-modern education system and how technology is dragging it into the 21st century
The changing nature of the workplace and its challenges
Organisations and individuals are operating in an increasingly complex and evolving environment. Ralph La Fontaine examines the need for digital skills.
Collaboration is critical to online learning
Educational experiences which are active, social, contextual, engaging and student-owned lead to deeper learning. Ralph La Fontaine explores the benefits for HR teams.
Setting board remuneration may be a case of better the devil you know
Executive pay has rarely been out of the headlines in the last few years. Simon Laffin considers the dilemma facing those who control it
Corporate governance targeted by high profile inquiry and regulator
The focus on boardroom practices and ethics is set to continue with a further high profile investigation and a concerted effort by the regulator to focus on corporate culture.
Pensions Regulator promotes business investment to support scheme recovery
The need for the pensions regulator to clear all potential corporate mergers and acquisitions involving a DB scheme, as proposed by MPs, has been dismissed by the regulator and industry experts.
What HR leaders need to know about servitization and preparing for the fourth industrial revolution
Join HRD Connect and Oracle to find out how servitization is transforming businesses and what HR leaders need to know about it.
MOL Group uses technology to embrace the needs of a new generation
Addressing the needs of the youngest workers is one of the biggest challenges for businesses and HR professionals must play a key role.
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Construction industry tackles mental ill health
A special dedicated programme is being introduced to help employers support mental health within the construction industry.
Editor’s letter: Identifying leadership and management issues engages the workforce
It is becoming increasingly conclusive that management and leadership have a significant effect on the productivity of an organisation’s workforce.
Revealed: The importance of leadership and management in workforce productivity
Evidence is emerging that shows leadership and management practice have a significant effect on organisation-level productivity no matter the business size, sector or country.
Interserve’s Catherine Ward: Cultural change and the keys of boardroom communication
HR leaders must be able to talk in the language of business if they are to make boardroom colleagues understand the importance of the function.
Editor’s letter: The perils of generalising generations
The world is going through major demographic changes and employers witness this first hand, but too much of the discussion is now veering into stereotyping.
Employers must sell the value of apprenticeships to new recruits
University typically dominates the post-school education debate, but the spotlight is increasingly focusing on apprenticeships. Anthony Walters examines why businesses should consider the needs of trainees as well as the organisation when starting a programme.
M&S closes DB pension scheme but offers 15% pay rise
Marks & Spencer confirmed it will close its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme in April but has made key concessions to staff as part of its overhaul of pay conditions.
Exclusive: Linklaters tackles Brexit risks by paying for UK residence certificates
Linklaters is responding to the Brexit vote by paying for UK residency applications for its eligible EU employees.
