How HR can make a difference in the financial sector

Tim Miller, HR director, Standard Chartered Bank, is one of HR's most respected figures. He talks to Personnel Today about the challenges the financial sector has faced, and how HR can make a difference.   

• How HR can make a difference in the financial sector Miller believes the past two years have been the most challenging and volatile time for the financial sector. 

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