Student Stories & Blog
CIPD Student Stories: Donna Caswell-Bate | CIPD Level 3 Certificate
Donna lacked self belief at the beginning of her learning journey, having been out of the game for 13 years. However, things soon quickly changed, and she's never looked back! From Customer Care to HR, read Donna's story here.
09 June 2025 - 3 min read
HR Management: How to Align HR Strategies with Business Goals
Discover how aligning HR strategies with business goals enhances performance and engagement, driving overall organisational success.
20 May 2025 - 5 min read
9 Types of Diversity in the Workplace
Practicing inclusion is key to making sure workplaces thrive. To give you more insight, check out our guide on the 9 types of diversity you should be aware of.
15 May 2025 - 3 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Hitansh Shah | Level 5 Associate Diploma
Hitansh is looking forward to the day he can put 'Assoc. CIPD' after his name on his CV and job applications! 5 modules in, he's working towards completing the Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management with ICS Learn.
14 May 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Leanna Oomajee | Level 5 Associate Diploma
Leanne is one module in and currently studying the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management. While working full-time, she loves the flexibility and control that online learning offers.
12 May 2025 - 2 min read
Gen Z in the Workplace: A Guide
A go-to resource for understanding the youngest generation that make up the workforce today. This blog unpacks technology, mental health and wellbeing, ESG and diversity.
06 May 2025 - 3 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Jeminiyi Ogunkoya | CIPD Level 7 Diploma
Jeminiyi needed to gain HR knowledge at a strategic level. This is her experience studying the CIPD Level 7 qualification with us.
05 May 2025 - 2 min read
The 8 Best HR Books to Read in 2026
Looking to top up your HR 2026 reading list? Here are our recommendations for people professionals who want to drive change, build stronger teams and contribute to high-performing organisations.
15 December 2025 - 3 min read
Complete Guide to HR Strategy: Employment Relations Policies (With Examples)
Actively managing employee relations through policy is one of the key roles of an HR practitioner. In this guide you'll find out how to make this a reality.
21 April 2025 - 3 min read
How to Make the Most out of Your HR and L&D Budgets
Exploring how to get the most out of your HR and L&D budgets, we talk about data, prioritisation, and how important an efficient system is when it comes to monitoring spend.
16 April 2025 - 3 min read


