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Can HR leaders excel as company chief executive?
M.S. RaoThis paper aims to present a blueprint for HR leaders to excel as chief executives.
Controlled chaos makes Creditsafe an uncommon place to work: High levels of engagement help company to become a top employer
This paper aims to detail the policies and practices that helped Creditsafe UK, a provider of online company credit reports, to earn 23rd place in the latest Sunday Times Best 100…
Bake a cake and get a job at Bromford: Housing association wins gold award for unorthodox recruitment campaign
This paper aims to describe an award‐winning recruitment campaign at Bromford, a UK‐based social business providing housing and support services, which incorporated social media…
Workers view Shanghai Hanye as a member of the family: Empowered employees encouraged to put the company first
Jia‐ang Le, Jing‐jing Zhang, Yong HanThis paper aims to explore employee empowerment at the Shanghai Hanye Information Technology Company.
Happy employees make happy customers at Elior UK: Contract caterer among Britain's best employers
This paper aims to explain that Elior UK, a contract caterer with the lowest staff turnover in the industry, has been named one of the best big companies to work for in the UK by…
Co‐operative Group induction inspires enthusiastic and engaged employees: Award‐winning program proves to be great value for money
This paper aims to describe a new induction process at the Co‐operative Group which is enthusing recruits, increasing their engagement with the organization and its values and…
Markerstudy Group puts the fun into insurance: … and earns 18th place in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list
Tanya Gerrard‐WhiteThis paper aims to describe how Markerstudy Group strives to offer the best possible working environment and opportunities for its employees.
Training returns DHL Express to the road of exceptional customer service: Blended program delivers complete solution for 10,000 global leaders
This paper aims to chart the success of employee development at DHL Express.
Diversity is an everyday reality at NOCN: Qualification organization first of its kind to win prestigious award
This paper aims to chart the course of NOCN, one of Britain's largest qualification organizations, to the achievement of an Investor in Diversity award from the National Center…
HSBC's work‐experience scheme is a socially responsible winner: Pioneering apprenticeships also impress the judges
This paper aims to chart the origins and workings of two award‐winning schemes at HSBC – its work‐experience scheme and its apprenticeship program.
Where companies take risks on the road to greater safety: Driver training can help to cut accidents and costs
Ruth CrothersThis paper aims to highlight the importance of the introduction of the driver certificate of professional competence (CPC) regulations and training staff to ensure that they are…
Opening the door to tomorrow's top talent: Three‐quarters of organizations neglecting a vital area of HR
Nick StephensThe purpose of this paper is to use new research in the life‐sciences sector to explain how the active management of high‐potential individuals and leadership development will be…
HR at the heart of SME performance: an interview with Dr Jill Miller, Research Adviser, CIPD
Interview by Gareth BellThe purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Jill Miller, author of the recent CIPD study, “Achieving sustainable organization performance through HR in SMEs”.
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