The CEO is dead; long live the ceo - Ian Buckingham's Weekly Column Sadly this week's column isn't dedicated to s&m. But the subject can still be something of a pain, especially if neglected. We're all familiar with the cliché that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. In...

"The CEO is dead, long live the ceo" - Ian Buckingham's blog: The importance of managing employee perceptions has given rise to the contemporary notion of Employer Brand. This is essentially the brand the employer projects to existing and potential employees via the chain of communication...

Author: Steve Passam, sales and marketing director, HR Access Topic: Succession planning About: HR Access HR Access is a leading global HR software and outsourcing specialist. The company is owned by Fidelity Investments, one of the largest investors in employer services globally, and has over 35 years...

Author: Heather Collier, manager, National Council for Work Experience (NCWE) Topic: Work experience About: The National Council for Work Experience (NCWE) The National Council for Work Experience is part of HECSU, the Higher Education Careers Services Unit. It promotes, supports and develops quality...

How does a UK HR generalist become an international HR expert? Alan Marshall, managing director of Global HR Consultants, explains that while the world continues to shrink as businesses expand into Europe via the EU expansion or globally as India and China become increasingly attractive and competitive...

Are you likely to crash and burn if a recession is likely to hit? Or are you on course to ride the storm and use it as an opportunity to clear out the driftwood, pursue a different course, and continue to test the strength of your top talent? Taleo , talent management software provider, says it's...

Jane Smith, head of learning and development at professional support services group Mouchel Parkman writes on the Human Resources website that “It's important to make new recruits feel welcome from day one to maximise their potential.” Smith suggests that it is at the point of engagement to establish...

Source: World Business Date: January/February 2007 Author: Christopher Grey is professor of organisational theory at the Judge Business School (University of Cambridge) An historical comparison shows that all large organisations need and rely on bureaucratic characteristics. Where should the managers...

Source: World Business Date: Jan/Feb 2007 Author: Soumitra Dutta, INSEAD & Simon Caulkin Globalisation has pushed innovation to the top of the agenda, but which countries respond best to the new challenges? The World Business/INSEAD Global Innovation Index 2007 in association with BT. Which nations...

Source: Management Today Date: November 2006 Author: Richard Reeves An orderly succession is hard to pull off. For Plcs, the short-term pain of a proper selection process must be endured to find the best person. Nobody will be taking lessons in successful transition from this Government. For all the...