Investing in an academy programme has helped Mazda to develop its own sales managers rather than having to import talent from elsewhere, the car firm's HR director said.

Investing in an academy programme has helped Mazda to develop its own sales managers rather than having to import talent from elsewhere, the car firm's HR director said.

Nearly 7,000 British Airways staff have volunteered to work for free, saving the struggling business a projected GBP10 million in the next three to six months.

The war for talent has not ended with the recession and in fact now operates on a global basis, leading HR professionals said.

HR played a pivotal role in helping America move from a country that 'defined racial segregation' to one that has embraced its first African-American president, delegates at the SHRM conference heard.

Pre-employment screening company recognised for continued excellence.

Pre-employment screening company recognised for continued excellence.

Pre-employment screening company recognised for continued excellence.

Recruitment advertising agency Barkers has gone into administration and its remaining assets bought by rival Penna.

The Royal Bank of Scotland intends to 'grow its own' talent to ensure that leadership in the bank delivers the change that is needed, according to its group HR director.