My Working Day: Alison Bell, HR Director, MTR Crossrail

In a regular new series, HRD Connect speaks with leaders from all different industries about their working day. In our latest feature, we spoke with Alison Bell, HR Director, MTR Crossrail.

Learning from your peers is very important when it comes to overcoming challenges and adapting to new working environments. In a new series launched by HRD Connect we find out how your peers shape and craft their working days.

Learn more below.

35% of LGBT employees feel uncomfortable comfortable at work

There is still a significant amount of the LGBT community who don’t feel comfortable at work. Why is this the case? And what can employers do to aid this issue?

Find out more below. 

Securing talent in uncertain times

Talent retention and management continues to be a challenge for all leaders, especially within this disrupted technological working world. How can leaders ensure that they will secure talent in uncertain and turbulent times?

Dave Ulrich: HR need not be your friend to be effective

In his latest column, Dave Ulrich takes a deep dive look into the function of HR, and whether or not employees should expect more from the HR services on offer to them, or whether there is an entire misunderstanding around what the role of HR truly is.

“HR professionals support all employees by navigating a tenuous paradox: encourage individual employee well-being by creating a healthy work environment and create a competitive organisation to win in the marketplace.” – Dave Ulrich

HR Distinction Awards 2019 – Entries are now open

After a huge success with the HR Distinction 2018 Awards in Birmingham, which saw over 700 HR and business leaders in attendance, we have now moved to London.

Read more about entering below and, best of luck to all of our entrants and we look forward to celebrating your achievements with you.

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Best wishes,

Emily Sexton-Brown,
Editor, HRD Connect