Week in HR

When does a boast become a lie? When does bragging become dishonesty? In applying for a coveted job, applicants may give the impression that they were more involved in or responsible for a … [Read more...] about Liar Liar, CV on fire? – The Week in HR

The Oxford English Dictionary describes the etymology of bonus as being 'an ignorant or jocular application of Latin bonus ("good (man)"'. It goes on to explain that the word was probably … [Read more...] about To the good? – The Week in HR

On Monday, Chris Philp, a Conservative MP and member of the Treasury select committee, put forward new proposals on executive pay. If implemented, they see much higher levels of shareholder oversight … [Read more...] about Boardroom backlash – The Week in HR

Does worrying about work keep you up at night? New research suggests you're not alone. Is there a sleep crisis in the UK? Health and performance group Global Corporate Challenge (GCC) think so. … [Read more...] about Sweet dreams and happy teams – The Week in HR

Would you hire a former employee? Many would respond to this question by asking whether they were any good the first time around. But some employers are wary of re-recruiting ex-employees. Why should … [Read more...] about Return of the boomerang employee – The Week in HR

At some point, we've all been left stranded on the platform looking up at delayed signs, or sat starting out of the window at un-moving traffic. By the time we eventually get to work we are hot and … [Read more...] about Get on your bike – The Week in HR