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Attracting Top Talent: Why Job Candidates Seek Roles with L&D Opportunities

In today's highly competitive job market implementing L&D is vital in attracting top talent in order to prove that employers value their employees' growth and skill development. In this blog we explore why talent is now seeking roles with L&D opportunities.

CIPD Learner Stories: David Mackenzie

David has already been able to use his newly found knowledge in his role, from advising senior leaders to driving organisational change, his confidence and abilities have skyrocketed.

A Guide to LGBTQIA+ Identity and Supporting The Queer Community

Pride is here to remind us how far the LGBTQIA+ community has come. Here’s our guide to better understanding and supporting queer employees at work and in life.

Mental Health and Mental Illness: Understanding the Difference

In this blog we explore the differences between mental health and mental illness; what they really mean, how they intersect, and how you can build a workplace where both are supported..

CIPD Learner Stories: Sara Saran

Sara is already feeling more confident in her role as a Learning and Development Manager, as she works towards gaining her Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic L&D.

The Importance of Continuous Professional Development

Your commitment to life long learning, continuous professional development will help you keep your skills sharp and your industry knowledge up to date.

6 Side Hustles for HR Professionals

We explore 6 different side hustles that match the skills, knowledge and hobbies of a HR professional!

CIPD Student Stories: Lyndsey Hopwood

Lyndsey has an abundance of HR experience, but was keen to back this up with a Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management. Find out what she has to say about her learning journey with DPG so far.

How to Add an In-Progress Qualification to your CV

Adding an in-progress qualification to your CV is a great way to keep employers up to date on your learning journey, but how exactly do you go about this?

The Benefits of Getting CIPD Qualified

Although having a CIPD qualification isn’t a prerequisite for working in either HR or L&D, it can often be the difference between getting that job or not. Find out more about why!