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What Does a Great HR Advisor Look Like?

HR advisors play a pivotal role in many organisations. Working hand-in-hand with HR managers, HR advisors are responsible in helping their company reach its organisational objectives by providing guidance through their knowledge and expertise of the HR industry.

7 Essential Skills for First Time Managers

Are you starting your first official management role? Here are 7 essential skills for first time managers to help you excel in the role.

CIPD Learner Stories: Trevor Thompson

Trevor was keen to add to his professional portfolio and gain his Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, find out how he gets on in his story.

Your CV: Job Titles vs. Transferable Skills

The way that organisations hire is changing, with a focus on transferable skills growing in popularity. We explore the different approaches here.

HR Hauntings: Your Real Office Horror Stories

HR departments are witness everything from hilarity to horror in an organisation. In this blog, we focus on the horror. Here are your HR office horror stories!

7 Tips for Decision Making in the Workplace

Decision-making is part of our everyday lives, but when it comes to strategic decisions in the workplace it's important to know how to reach the right one. The blog explores 7 tips for decision making in the workplace to help you reach your desired outcome.

6 Poor Study Habits and How To Fix Them

Are you about to embark on a new online learning journey but worried about your previously poor study habits? Start fresh and beat them with the help of this blog!

How Do I Get My First Job in HR or L&D?

Gaining a job HR or L&D can be a lucrative and fulfilling career, however there's great competition in the hiring process. This blog explores how you can get your first role in one of the two industries, with a breakdown of the steps you could follow to increase your potential.

CIPD Learner Stories: Javana Howes

Javana is currently studying her Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management after making a switch from Psychology. Find out how she is getting on in her Learner Story.

Trending HR 2023 Topics Roundup (& 2024's Forecast)

With 2023 nearly over, we look at the key HR topics that have been trending over the year — and look to what could be trending in 2024.