With holiday season in full swing this month, spare a thought for the thousands of executives who haven’t managed a departure from their in-tray, let alone the airport. A study by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) estimates that nearly 19 million holiday days are not taken each year – a cost benefit to UK plc…
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Reports that the markets were left reeling after the death of David Walton, a member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee at the age of just 43, illustrate the difference that one person can make to an organisation. Losing any talented member of staff can be devastating to a business, whether their removal…
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UK businesses are losing rising stars because HR directors are out of touch with what motivates ambitious young executives, according to new research. Nearly three quarters of the 690 younger ‘career orientated’ executives polled said they now expected a pay rise every year, whilst two thirds claimed that financial reward is now the top motivator….
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Somehow, we’re not surprised by the news that internal communications professionals overwhelmingly reject the idea that they should be part of their organisation’s HR function. It’s not that one discipline is inferior or superior to the other; rather that the two disciplines require their own skill set. Almost nine out of 10 (87%) of internal…
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Spare a thought for Steve McClaren. Not only must the new England manager restore the hopes of a nation (a strategy for winning on penalties surely a top priority?!) he only has 100 days to make it or break it in his new position. “As with any high profile appointment, whether it’s becoming a CEO,…
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It might have been Dolly Parton’s only option, but more women than ever are giving up ‘Workin’ 9 to 5′ in favour of interim management positions. A survey of 850 interims showed that the flexibility and equality of pay associated with such positions meant more women were choosing to work in the sector. Younger women…
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“A hidden world of sexual harassment, with female managers exploiting their power over men in the office,” was how the Guardian newspaper reported the findings of a DTI survey which found that two in five victims of sexual harassment are men. Perhaps a ‘hidden world’ for the majority of their readership, but any HR manager…
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The best pay rates in three years are still not enough to keep hold of managers and execs according to a study by the Chartered Management Institute. Their survey of 22,480 individuals found that resignation rates had increased despite an average rise of 5.7% in earnings – a clear sign that organisations are failing to…
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Who knows, it may change your career, and your life… 1. Always take the call. You may not be looking for a new position or employer now but it pays to think ahead and have a long-term view of your career. It’s all about keeping doors open and maximizing your opportunities. They may even have…
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