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Five reasons for the death of an HR practice
24 Nov 2015Penny Tamkin suggests five HR tendencies that can shift what appears to be a popular people management practice to one that is unpopular.
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Growing entrepreneurship: is it good for the workers?
16 Nov 2015During Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nigel Meager looks at what the rise in self-employment might mean for job quality.
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India and the UK: a golden opportunity?
11 Nov 2015Sam Swift casts an eye on the Indian labour market, and ponders where the world's second biggest country is heading.
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Workplace stress: an ongoing issue
5 Nov 2015On National Stress Awareness Day, Sally Wilson considers current initiatives with a bearing on the stresses of working life.
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Heightism: an unacknowledged bias?
13 Oct 2015Dilys Robinson debates whether height discrimination should be more recognised in the workplace, and even feature in diversity and inclusion policies.
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Universities and student mental health: how are universities coping with soaring demand?
9 Oct 2015On the eve of World Mental Health Day, Matthew Williams and Emma Pollard outline IES findings of universities' support for students with mental health problems.
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It's the job, stupid!
5 Oct 2015Peter Reilly considers the important factors behind employee motivation, and the role of HR in fostering a motivating working environment.
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Work-life balance - a win-win situation
29 Sep 2015How can employers and individuals foster good work-life balance? Andrea Broughton considers the challenge set by National Work Life Week.
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HR Business Partners: Yes, please? No thanks? ...or somewhere just-right in-between?
25 Aug 2015Duncan Brown revisits the debate on the role of HR business partners and where they fit in today's organisation structures.
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Will EU rhetoric be a match for the reality of youth unemployment?
12 Aug 2015On International Youth Day 2015, Kari Hadjivassiliou looks at whether EU policy initiatives can rise to the challenges of youth unemployment.