Hourglass - issue 10

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June 2008

In this edition of Hourglass we cover some major issues and challenges for HR.

These include:

• Looking forward, Michael Rendell, global leader of HR Services at PricewaterhouseCoopers,discusses the main theme that was explored in the PricewaterhouseCoopers HR conference in Rome, “How can HR remain relevant in a changing world?”
• Succession planning, Mick James suggests that good succession is about much more than filling the top job. The best systems encourage a steady identification of talent at all levels.
• Leadership, lessons can be drawn from the sporting and military worlds that rely on strong leaders to inspire and motivate their teams.
• Tax and reward, George Yeandle examines how the recent changes to the UK tax regime for non-domiciles affect the long term HR strategy.
• Stress at work, Alex Blyth outlines that money worries are the most significant cause of problems at work.
• Called to the bar, Karen Caddick, HR director of Punch Taverns, shares her experiences in building a steady pipeline of talent, as well as how the business has adapted to new legislation directly affecting their customers – the smoking ban in England and Wales.