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Pay Transparency: The directive that shows what work is worth
Louise Skinner, Aaron Grant, Margaret McDowell, partner and associates from Morgan Lewis give an insight into the requirements and impact of the EU Pay Transparency Directive. A growing global patchwork of tighter pay reporting and transparency related requirements means that global employers should be vigilant about monitoring current pay practices and adhering to the differing […]
Executive Coaching Matters: Why HR should rethink leadership support
HR today has evolved into a strategic function, responsible for three key things: shaping culture, strengthening retention and ensuring the business is ready for whatever comes next.
Creating a High-Flying HR Career
Discover how to build a successful career in HR, whether you're starting from scratch or climbing the ranks. Learn about essential experience, qualifications, mentoring, and strategies to reach leadership positions in HR.
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The Wright Way
From a career that started in retail and hospitality, Kayleigh Wright – HR Director at HSS ProService Marketplace, a building services platform that connects buyers and sellers, has built a strong and impactful role in an ever-changing business.
Realising Potential
Carolyn Miller’s career has always been powered by the need to make positive business impact.
Driving For Success
From a placement in personnel services to managing the Human Resources function for a business of around 40,000 people, Mark Simmons’ career has been fast moving and challenging.
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Work Experience – the right thing to do or a talent feeder?
Whatever your reason, how can you think bigger and have more impact, with less resource
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HR Leaders: Hunters and Hunting
Salary report from Michael Page shows 'wait-and-see workforce' redefining hiring dynamics for HR from all angles.
HR Leadership: Report shows HR path to C-suite
The HR World, in partnership with Wilson have released a report into the career paths of Senior HR Professionals.
International HR Day
Saturday May 20th is International HR Day. Supported by The European Association for People Management and numerous other organisations including the CIPD this is an opportunity for the HR community to celebrate its successes and for wider business to appreciate the work that the function delivers.
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Tools You Can Trust: Resources to power up your HR career
Without care and attention, HR professionals can find themselves so busy managing and developing others that they neglect their own ambitions and future.
The Road To Greatness: Experience and development for high-flying HR
Simon Kent charts the career paths for HR professionals aiming for the top.
Q&A: The Good That HR Does
In The HR World’s recent webinar The Good That HR Does, Emma Djemil, Founder, Be Unstoppable, Kirsty Baggs-Morgan, Founder, Ethica HR and Simon Noble, CEO, Cezanne explored the multi-faceted ways HR contributes to the smooth running a of a business and the general welfare and happiness of employees.
Career Milestones
Climbing the HR ladder takes requires patience, a track record of accomplishment and tenacity. Here, HR-search specialist Terri Lecheva of global search firm TritonExec details what firms will be looking for in 2024 to secure HR’s top roles.
From HR to Board
Ruth Foster, Chief Operating Officer, Eames Group on how to get noticed and how to get to the C-suite
Lucky Eight
Pinpointing eight challenges I’ve experienced throughout my career is difficult, I’ve had a long and varied journey which has constantly brought up unexpected challenges to overcome.

