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Joining up HR for maximum contribution
Annie WaiteThis issue of Strategic HR Review looks at some of the ways HR can provide added value to the business
CEO’s influence on talent management
Lucy McGeeLucy McGee, director of consultancy DDI UK, discusses how HR can best engage and deploy the CEO in the execution of talent strategies.
Redesigning the company intranet to focus HR on “Me”
When Allianz Australia, an Australian insurance provider, set about revamping the company intranet, the emphasis was very much on the word “Me”. Rather than making employee…
How to build an effective global knowledge workforce
Frederick D. MillerHR can play a significant role in implementing global workforce strategies, but needs to craft solutions to the novel problems of the global workforce, both in emerging markets…
Irene Cowden, Group 4 Securicor
Irene Cowden is group HR director at Group 4 Securicor. She is a member of the executive management board, reporting to the CEO. Cowden joined Securicor in 1977 and has risen…
How do I find HR practitioners, not HR pretenders?
Luisa DelgadoTrue HR professionals are indeed difficult to find, and define. Companies that manage to source and develop HR professionals systematically and consistently will create a…
Tying up loose ends in HR: using a value‐adding formula
Robert BoltonUsing the “Powerful Connections” method, HR can significantly increase its impact on the organization and veer away from non value‐adding processes, says Robert Bolton, associate…
Fairchild Semiconductor’s 10 ways to identify “intrapreneurs”
Steven WillisonSteven Willison, senior HR associate at Fairchild Semiconductor International, provides 10 tips for making the most of your company’s talent, suggesting useful ways to nurture…
Rolling out voluntary benefits for public sector employees
David LebondDavid Lebond, executive director of employee‐benefits provider p&mm, worked with Nottingham City Council in the UK to introduce its first ever employee‐benefits package.
Research and results: A look at current trends and data
More female staff take on international assignments, Research shows major opinion gaps between generations, Nearly two thirds of employers offer flexible working, Global talent…
Making dynamic changes at Northern Foods: Adjusting HR strategy to face the challenges of a constantly evolving market
Norman PickavanceNorthern Foods, one of the UK’s leading food producers, has recently led a change program in the face of the shifting UK food industry. Here, Norman Pickavance, its group HR…
Six ways to link training with business performance: Strengthening the impact of acquiring new skills
Ron VonkMaintaining momentum after learning new skills and techniques is of paramount importance if companies are to maximize the benefit of upskilling employees. Management consulting…
Connecting staff research with company success: A practical guide to developing an effective measurement program
Andy Brown, Steve KellyTo help management make better decisions, employee research must explore the relationship between levels of engagement and actual performance, and provide insight into what drives…
Restructuring talent sourcing at DuPont: Standardizing and simplifying talent‐search and management processes
Peter Cseres, Neil KellyIn 2004, DuPont began to adjust the way it generated new talent. Search and selection specialist, NDK International, was tasked with playing a pivotal role in redesigning DuPont’s…
Management development strategies at Fujitsu Services: Creating a management training academy for higher‐impact employees
Ian WilliamsIn 2005, developing technically minded employees into productive people managers was top of the agenda for IT services organization, Fujitsu. The company wanted to extend its…
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1475-4398Online date, start – end:
2004Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Javier Bajer
- Nicholas King