Human Resources Blog
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
What Not to Miss at CIPD ACE 2024 (Infographic)
CIPD ACE, the most highly-anticipated networking event for people professional's in the world, is back and this year it will take place at Manchester Central on the 6th and 7th of November.
09 October 2024 - 2 min read
Work-Life Balance: How HR Policies Can Support Employee Wellness
Prioritising their wellbeing and having a good work-life balance has become increasingly important for employees, with HR professionals having to introduce policies that cater to this new shift.
25 September 2024 - 8 min read
Parental Leave: How Businesses Can Support Working Parents
For working professionals, starting a family should be an exciting time in their lives, but often employees tend to experience stress and anxiety with regard to their parental leave. This blog serves as a guide for employers to support working parents.
10 February 2026 - 5 min read
Effective Recruitment Strategies: Finding and Attracting Top Talent
For companies to reach their organisational goals, having top talent is essential. However, in today's competitive job market that can prove difficult, with HR teams having to draft effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
25 March 2024 - 5 min read
The Pros and Cons of Studying CIPD Online
With online learning becoming more and more popular, studying CIPD online can help HR and L&D professionals elevate their career and fit their studies around their life. This blog explores the prod and cons of studying a CIPD qualification online.
24 November 2023 - 6 min read
What Not to Wear on Dress Down or Casual Friday?
Dress Down or Casual Fridays have become a staple perk for most companies, however the do's and don'ts are often blurred when it comes to those days. In this blog we explore what you should avoid wearing on casual work days to avoid being unprofessional.
07 September 2023 - 4 min read
The Future of Business: How AI is Changing the Game
With the introduction of AI in the world of work, the future of business roles has been somewhat unclear, especially when considering how AI will be integrated into those sectors. This blog takes a dive into how AI will be changing the game for some roles.
06 September 2023 - 5 min read
The Facts and Figures: Employee Training
This blog explores the facts and figures that make the business case for employee training, using evidence-based conclusions as employee training is considered to be a significant outlay for a company.
20 June 2023 - 4 min read
3 Ways to Study CIPD Level 5 with ICS Learn | Infographic
Want to know how to study a CIPD Level 5 qualification? Take a look at our handy infographic to get more insight about the 3 different ways you can study the qualification.
16 February 2023 - 2 min read
