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Meet the HR head who became a CEO
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HR careers | Meet the HR head who became a CEO

Dianne Offers is a member of a very small club: a HR head that's moved up to CEO. She tells HR Grapevine...
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How Poundland invests in workforce upskilling through academic collaboration
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Removing barriers | How Poundland invests in workforce upskilling through academic collaboration

As retail continues to evolve in response to shifting consumer demands, Poundland is investing in large-scale...
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Why Virgin Media O2 became a trailblazer for boosting neonatal leave and pay
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Case Study | Why Virgin Media O2 became a trailblazer for boosting neonatal leave and pay

Employees at Virgin Media O2 can take up to 12 weeks of paid neonatal leave, on top of 26 weeks paid...
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The HR director that can be counted on to deliver
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Big Interview | The HR director that can be counted on to deliver

Alison Richardson, HRD at Yodel, is a rare breed amongst people heads. She says working with trade unions...
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How a comedian helps this firm improve its communication skills
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Buzzacott LLP | How a comedian helps this firm improve its communication skills

London accountancy firm, Buzzacott, is having the last laugh after bringing in a stand-up comedian to...
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Ceri Gott, Chief Growth & Culture Officer, Hawksmoor - 'We treat people well, happiness equals results'
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Big Interview | Ceri Gott, Chief Growth & Culture Officer, Hawksmoor - 'We treat people well, happiness equals results'

Ceri Gott, Chief Growth & Culture Officer, Hawksmoor is proud of restaurant group, Hawksmoor's 13-year...
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Head of Pensions, Skanska: How to ensure your pension plan is 'roadworthy'
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Big Interview | Head of Pensions, Skanska: How to ensure your pension plan is 'roadworthy'

Mohsin Harhara, Head of Pensions at Skanska UK says firms often 'overlook simple changes' to defined...
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HRDs' 'second lives' (and why it makes them better people professionals)
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HR careers | HRDs' 'second lives' (and why it makes them better people professionals)

HR directors are like regular employees; they have extra-curricular activities too - activities that...
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Zoë Baker, People Director, BBC Nations 'We've moved away from hiring being linked to time served'
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Case Study | Zoë Baker, People Director, BBC Nations 'We've moved away from hiring being linked to time served'

Zoë Baker, People Director, BBC Nations has led the diversity and inclusion plan at the iconic broadcaster...
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