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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.

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.

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 made the switch from Psychology to HR and never looked back. Find out why.

A Day in the Life of an HR Manager

Eager to find out a HR manager does all day? We put ourselves in their shoes and explore a day in the life of a HR manager in this blog.

CIPD Learner Stories: Jessica Denton

Jessica decided to enrol on a CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma to enhance her future career opportunities as an HR Business Partner.

CIPD Learner Stories: Nebel Crowhurst

"For me, learning alongside working was the best way to feel that I could apply my learning immediately in the work that I do as well as seeing an impact."

5 Ways a CIPD Qualification Can Elevate Your Career

Online qualifications are becoming more and more popular amongst working professionals. We present 5 ways a CIPD qualification can help elevate your HR or L&D career.

7 Unique Workplace Policies Your Company Needs

Today's employees value work/life balance more than ever before and tend to choose job opportunities where the employer offers a good balance between the two. In this blog we explore 7 unique workplace policies that current workers are seeking, that can foster greater job satisfaction.

Career Transitions: 4 Tips for Entering HR from Other Fields

This blog guides you through a successful transition into HR from other roles, with tips, to help you kickstart the HR career you've always been dreaming of.