Publishing is a growing sector. The last ten years have seen phenomenal growth in the number of printed titles, together with an explosion in the number of new media platforms. Growth brings rapid change and companies must find ways to manage this growth, keep business development sustainable and stay competitive.

Human resources is an increasingly broadening term that refers to managing 'human capital', the people of an organisation. The field has moved from a traditionally administrative function to a strategic one that recognises the link between talented and engaged people and organisational success.