Hourglass - issue 10
June 2008
In this edition of Hourglass we cover some major issues and challenges for
HR.
These include:
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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?”
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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.
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Leadership, lessons can be drawn from the sporting and military
worlds that rely on strong leaders to inspire and motivate their teams.
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Tax and reward, George Yeandle examines how the recent changes to
the UK tax regime for non-domiciles affect the long term HR strategy.
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Stress at work, Alex Blyth outlines that money worries are the most
significant cause of problems at work.
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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.