HR & Talent Management
The Inside Edge Summary Jeffrey Sonnenfeld (Yale) challenges the prevailing hunt-for-a-saviour mindset in CEO succession. His new analysis of Fortune 500 transitions shows that internal promotions have markedly outperformed external hires in total shareholder return (TSR) across multiple recent time periods. The piece outlines the data and practical reasons why insiders often make the better […]
Reinvent or rust: The learning leader’s guide to AI maturity Summary Learning and development (L&D) sits at a crossroads: stay a reactive cost centre that produces courses or reinvent as a strategic driver of capability and competitive advantage. The article introduces an AI maturity model with five phases (Ad Hoc → Transformational) to help learning […]
Why coaching is a compound interest strategy for talent Summary Organisations face constant complexity: fast-moving markets, accelerating technology and tougher talent retention. This article reframes coaching not as a discretionary cost but as a compound-interest investment that multiplies value over time. Coaching—whether external executive coaching, team coaching or building internal coaching capability—drives retention, boosts productivity […]
Relocating to Saudi Arabia: Tax-Free Income, Premium Visas, and Strategic Opportunities for Global Executives Summary Saudi Arabia is re-emerging as a major relocation option for senior executives, high-net-worth families and investors by combining zero personal income tax on wages, large capital inflows and an expanding menu of residency options. The Kingdom still operates a sponsorship-based […]
Safeguarding expert calls for urgent AI policy updates in schools as guidance remains advisory Summary Following the roll-out of child safety provisions under the Online Safety Act in July 2025, Department for Education (DfE) advice on AI in schools remains advisory rather than mandatory. Mary-Ann, a safeguarding expert at Virtual College, warns schools to update […]
Hiring executive leaders in the US: What foreign companies need to know Summary Breaking into the US requires the right leadership. This article explains why hiring US executives is different, the risks of rushing hires, the complexity of compensation and state-specific employment rules, and why using a local executive search partner and structured evaluation reduces […]
Starbucks’ ‘illegal race-based’ DEI at center of Florida AG’s lawsuit Summary Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit accusing Starbucks of running “illegal race-based” diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. The complaint alleges the company used race-based quotas in hiring, paid different wages by race, tied executive pay to race-specific mentorship and retention […]
Almost half of disabled workers say it’s harder to hold down a job due to their disability Summary New research from Business Disability Forum, based on an Opinium poll of 1,073 disabled adults in the UK, finds that disabled people face persistent barriers at every stage of work. Almost half (47%) say it’s harder to […]
2026 may mean an extra biweekly pay period. Here’s how HR can prepare. Summary Some employers that run biweekly payroll will face a 27th pay day in 2026 — a quirk that occurs roughly every 11–12 years because 26 biweekly pay periods cover 364 days, leaving an extra day (or two in a leap year). […]
Just a moment… Summary HR News alerts employers to double-check Christmas gifting rules so small seasonal gestures don’t trigger unexpected tax bills. The article highlights common pitfalls around gifts, vouchers and staff events and outlines the main HMRC exemptions employers should know about. Two frequently used exemptions are trivial benefits (individual benefits under £50 that […]
