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Female CEOs falling off the 'glass cliff'

When Carol Bartz became chief executive of Yahoo in 2009, her appointment was seen less as evidence of a corporate breakthrough for women than of another trend – the “glass cliff”. ...

Big data is big challenge for HR talent analytics

With more workforce analytics resources capable of processing “big data” than ever before, human resources (HR) departments are finding themselves in ever stronger positions in being able to identify workforce potential and drive businesses forward, writes Chris Davis. ...

THE INSIDERS' TAKE

John Brennan swaps notes with a panel of recruitment experts to hear their HR sector forecasts and debunk some ‘fallacies’. ...

Family ties the missing link in business study

With their growing presence around the world, Asian businesses could fast become a rich resource for postgraduate-education case studies, writes Linda Yeung. ...

Survey finds HK staff are unhappy with pay and packages

Hong Kong employees are generally dissatisfied with their pay and benefits, according to Mercer's latest What's Going on Around the World ... ...

Develop your middle managers

According to Thomas Colligan, vice-dean and director of the Aresty Institute of Executive Education, at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, when people come in the ... ...

It's time to pick future champions

As the Year of the Rabbit recedes into history and financial market jitters dampen hiring, the ability to retain and nurture talented staff remains one of the most ... ...

Crisis offers new stars chance to shine

Leading into the Year of the Dragon, and with banks focusing on tight cost controls, the spotlight will inevitably shine on staff who will be required to step into ... ...

'Making' your own people

As the city's oldest public utility, the Hong Kong Gas Company - commonly known as Towngas - provides a comprehensive range of ... ...

Sure on the 'Zurich Way' of business

Staff training is a cornerstone of Zurich Insurance Group's branding. But beyond ensuring that all its staff fulfil their potential and have a clear career ... ...