Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to advance the view that being able fully to understand the perspective of a client is one of the key skills of successful HR people. Design/methodology/approach – Reveals that the most successful HR people are able to look at situations from the...

Purpose – This article aims to describe three examples of findings in neuroscience that can inform the execution of talent strategy. Design/methodology/approach – This viewpoint article is prepared by an independent writer, who offers their expertise on the intersections between neuroscience...

Purpose The purpose of the paper is to describe the relevance and application of insights from the field of neuroscience on practice and thinking of human resources (HRs). Design/methodology/approach It draws on the experience, views and insights of the authors in providing the context, some of...

Purpose – This paper discusses the findings of a survey carried out to understand how employees perceived their leaders. The author was particularly interested in how brain-savvy leaders were – by this, is meant are leaders working in a way that is consistent with how the brain works? The...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the 2007 Human Resource Competency Study (HRCS) from David Ulrich and his associates who gave a clear account of what HR should be doing and the skills needed for high‐achieving HR people to perform even better ( www.rbl.net ). However, what...

Jan Hills, founder of the Hills Consultancy, discusses how HR can add value without breaking the bank.