The People Bulletin

The internet has transformed the employer/candidate recruitment relationship.  But how can employers make it work to their best advantage? Richard Nott explains.

Madeleine McGrath suggests how leaders can shift their focus to get a better return on their talent investment in challenged times.

Terry Barber demonstrates how inspiration, stimulation and motivation make all the difference when it comes to recruiting, retaining and developing an organisation’s workforce.

If you don’t have a policy of conducting exit interviews, you are missing out on valuable insights into your organisation. Nicola Deas explains how they can shape talent management strategies

Being grateful to just have a job is not going to be enough to engage employees as business confidence improves; they will become more mobile and engagement is key, says Richard Nott

Christoffer Ellehuus details the case for building and delivering a competitive employment value proposition to employees, and its accompanying positive impact on commanding worker loyalty

Kendrick Struthers Watson looks at the Best Company phenomenon and samples an employee engagement ‘experience’

Employers and employees are being forced to revisit some fundamental assumptions about their implicit and explicit 'compact' with one another as a recession battered workforce makes its feelings known in a recent employee attitudes survey. Nick Tatchell reports

The good news is that employers are hiring again, but even unsuccessful candidates can bring litigation if they feel they have been unfairly treated.  Joanne Waller’s revision guide to job descriptions and job specifications are a must for all recruiters

‘Green employers’ attract higher calibre candidates.  Fact or urban myth? Richard Boothman ruminates on whether there is any evidence for this and comes up with some practicalities for improving your credentials as an

HR professionals know better than most the value of recruiting online. But how can you ensure you’re getting the most from your digital campaigns? Mark Rhodes provides some useful tips

When it comes to senior appointments, executive search firms can purport to offer a solution. But a firm that is either well known or reassuringly expensive does not always guarantee success. David Fielding provides some guidance to successful headhunting

Why do people want to work for an organisation? Michael Wellin demystifies the psychological contract and demonstrates how it can help you achieve your HR strategy.

Kristina Ingate explores a recent report on elitism in the professions, and sheds some light on how HR professionals can go about sourcing gifted individuals from the wider spectrum of society.

A competency-based approach to driving up performance has had mixed responses, but if used correctly, the framework can have significant benefits. Jo Potter and Nick Cotter develop some of the themes raised in an earlier People Bulletin article on this controversial tool

Kristina Ingate reflects on what makes healthy people and healthy organisations, in tough times

In the harsh playground of recruitment and retention, secure your position as ‘King of Recruitment’ by using a competency framework. Bob Jack explains how

Henry Stewart shares his perspective on great workplaces, staff surveys, retention and more besides…

Some complex one-off projects can be handled more effectively by interim managers than incumbent staff. Jason Atkinson explains why

Continuing our theme of best practice in recruitment, Neil Gill offers a ready reckoner on ensuring you conduct a fair, effective and litigation-proof process

How robust are your recruitment processes? Litigation from a disgruntled applicant can be an unwelcome surprise and you want to attract the best talent - even in a downturn. Ed Millie recommends dusting down your procedures and giving