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The immigration equation

• Diversity breeds innovation, says Charles Leadbeater

Connect for profits

• A new plan to improve links between multinationals and women-owned businesses will increase diversity—and profits

Criminals found on Companies' register

• Research reveals criminals and disqualified directors on the Companies House register

HR

• Research reveals mental health problems could affect as many as one in six employees

 

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Same difference

The rights of women, gay men and lesbians are enshrined in law. But are they respected at work? Al Senter finds that the attitudes of business have been a little slow to keep up with legislation

New quality mark for social firms

A new quality mark—Star Social Firm—recognises organisations with excellent business practices and high-quality employment opportunities for disabled people

The power behind the people

Human resources strives to be recognised as much for its contribution to business performance, as for its role of enhancing internal operations

Ask the experts

Croner's Gillian Dowling explains how directors may get a criminal record for employing the wrong people

Mind how you go

With a new report claiming that mental health problems could affect as many as one in six employees, it's an issue directors can't afford to ignore

The parent trap

As additional parental leave kicks in, how are small businesses coping with the new family-friendly policies?

When complacency is a crime

It pays to thoroughly check the backgrounds of potential employees, even at a senior level

How to land the perfect board-level job

Hamish Davidson offers some common sense advice on job hunting at a senior level

Finding your people-finders

How to pick the right recruitment firm for your business

The pros of hiring ex-cons

Employers that preclude hiring someone with a criminal record could be missing out on a potential source of labour

Need ideas? Ask your staff

An inclusive culture that values the opinions of employees can be a stronger motivator than any financial reward

There's no place like own

Want engaged employees? Employee ownership of companies is striking a chord in the UK and creating successful businesses

A healthy approach to risk

While we all enjoy a good rant about silly health and safety regulations, directors must recognise the need to take staff and customer safety seriously

How to win the war for talent

Economist and author Sylvia Ann Hewlett urges organisations to re-think their structure to support "non-linear" careers or risk losing valuable talent

Health is wealth

The cost of staff absence through sickness continues to ratchet upwards

Graduates reveal the secrets of hiring well

The mantra's clichéd: our greatest assets are our people. But how many directors know what it takes to find valuable people for their companies?

Why women leave

Only a handful of UK women are reaching senior roles, and many are leaving business. Should companies fight harder to keep them?

Why offices don't work

Employees are choosing to work from home in ever increasing numbers. So what can you do to make the office a more desirable and productive place to work?

Flexible policies to become the norm

The latest extensions to flexible working regulations present some "real challenges" for SMEs

How to embrace change

Any change—be it restructuring, rebranding or relocation, must be dealt with carefully to get buy in from employees

Do nice guys finish first?

HR professionals expound the benefits of taking part in initiatives that highlight how nice you are as an employer. But how much impact does this have on the bottom line?
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