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I am constantly surprised when people I talk to do not appear to know what Human Resources (HR) is there for. 

Some time ago, Personnel Today published an excellent series of articles by the HR Doctor, in which he diagnoses some common diseases that HR suffers from and suggests the cures needed to restore it back to full health.

This excellent article draws out 7 lessons of the Olympics and Paralympics for HR professionals.

In 2005 Fast Company Magazine published a series of articles called Why We Hate HR.  They now perceive that in innovative organisations HR has moved on, is more responsive to business needs and is embracing social media to do so.

Personnel Today has identified these 10 people management priorities for 2012.  Are they your organisation's?

My article 'The Elephant in the HR Department' was published on HRZone today.

In the world of work, burnout is an issue. I know, I've been there myself. 

I had a new experience last Thursday, in fact several. 

I attended the (second) HR Unconference at The Spring, in London.  An unconventional gathering in a very different venue.

This recipe for success for strong HR leadership comes from one of the UK's 'brightest HR leaders',  David Smith, former people director of the supermarket chain Asda.