Human Resources Blog

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.

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.

The Pros and Cons of a Career in HR

A career in HR, like many others, comes with both its pros and cons. As the profession has evolved greatly over the recent years, in this blog we explore the ups and downs of the industry, so you know what you expect before you embark on a new, exciting 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.

Employee Engagement Strategies in the Age of Remote Work

In this blog, we look at some of the most effect strategies to help boost employee engagement in your company, through the context of remote working.