Human Resources Blog

How Long Does It Take to Get CIPD Qualified?

We give you a rundown on how long it takes to get CIPD qualified at Level 3, Level 5, and Level 7 so you know just how much of your valuable time a CIPD qualification will take up while working full-time.

How to Boost Your Employability in 2024

Here we discuss how to boost your employability in 2024 so you can land your next role with ease.

6 of the Best HR and L&D Podcasts for People Professionals

We've compiled a list of the top six podcasts we think you, as an HR or L&D professional, might like to tune into!

How Much Does a CIPD Qualification Cost?

We discuss how much CIPD qualifications can cost you to give you the best chance at spending your hard-earned money wisely while advancing your career.

CIPD Learner Stories: Harriet Brown

Harriet was able to secure a promotion following the completion of the Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management. Find out how she gets on in her Learner Story.

7 Tips for Managing Employee Retention 2024

As employee priorities change, life and work are becoming quite distinct in importance, leading many to re-evaluate their motivations to stay in a job. For that, companies must introduce new employee retention strategies to meet the workforce's rising demands and minimise turnover.

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.

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!

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.

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.