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Work-life balance: A little flexibility goes a long way	739
15-05 - Work Wise Week 2008 is being launched today, Thursday 15 May, with 'National Work from Home Day'. Annie Hayes finds out whether the work-life balance dream can be a reality.
National Staff Dismissal Register: A step too far?	636
15-05 - The launch of the National Staff Dismissal Register at the end of this month has caused quite a stir in the business world. Kerry Waters and Emma Roe explain the legal implications of the initiative.
Beating sudden departures    1	223
15-05 - New research shows that businesses are dangerously exposed to sudden departures by their senior team. Paul Barron explains why so many companies, when faced with this threat, are turning to interim management.
HR tip: New recruit fails to arrive	467
15-05 - "We recruited a man and waited for him to serve his notice with his current employer. However he has failed to turn up. What can we do?"
How to engage your managers	289
15-05 - Training for middle and senior management roles is often ad hoc and many new managers struggle to 'unlearn' their old habits and roles. Andrew Clayson explains how training intervention at this point can deliver significant benefits.
Staff motivation: Am I bovvered?    1	1493
13-05 - You want staff to put in more than simply the 9-5 in their job roles but how can you work out what makes them tick? Louise Druce finds out.
The future of flexible working    1	518
13-05 - To mark the start of Work Wise Week 2008 this Thursday, which highlights smarter working practices for all, Sandra Beale gazes into her crystal ball to find out what the future of flexible working will look like.
Changing employee behaviour: The key to successful change    2	453
13-05 - One of the most challenging aspects of any change programme is the way in which the people aspects are addressed. Clare Roberts and Dr Jamie Ward outline some key considerations and steps for creating lasting behavioural change.
Ask the expert: Must we provide a reference?	397
13-05 - Does an employer have to give a reference about an employee who was suspended from work during an investigation and has since resigned? Esther Smith, partner at Thomas Eggar, and Martin Brewer, partner at Mills & Reeve, advise.
Follow the leader: Creating an engaging culture    4	1025
8-05 - Organisations that promote engaging leadership styles are usually also the most successful. So what can HR do to encourage and support a healthy culture with inspirational leaders? Lucie Benson reports.
Learning the business side of HR    2	592
8-05 - How well do you know the business processes in your organisation? Andrew Mayo has some advice on how to become a 'business-orientated' HR professional.
Case study: Why evaluate training?	425
8-05 - Graham Borley presents a case study which illustrates how important it is to carry out regular evaluations of training strategies, using insurance group Aviva as an example.
Colborn's Corner: Business ethics – an HR issue?	331
8-05 - Quentin Colborn addresses the thorny issue of ethics in business and asks whether HR departments avoid having to face up to ethical dilemmas because it is just too risky to tackle.
HR tip: Recovering training costs from departing employee    1	496
8-05 - "We paid for a new employee to go on an expensive four-week training course. Two weeks later, he handed in his notice and is joining another company on the basis of his newly acquired skill. This seems most unfair. Can we recover the cost of the training from him or from his new employer?"
Health and efficiency: Employers get physical	698
6-05 - More and more companies regard employee well-being as a key to raising productivity. Steve Roth examines how employers are seeking to create a track record for employee health and fitness.