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Can you spare 3 minutes to help us help you?

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Started by Gary Norris

2 Replies · Reply by Karen Cottam on Sunday

Do hybrid roles exsist?

HiI'm an experienced L&D, most of my projects have a cross over with HR and cover HR elements. Are there HR/LD hybrid roles out there? The people and culture side HR really excite me and feel this is where the natrual skill cross over could happen. At the moment, I don't have enough experience for HR roles and despite tweaking my CV to show my experience in this area I'm not getting far. I wondered perhaps a hybrid role would get me noticed more based on my L&D strengths?Thank you in…

Started by Sarah Church

4 Replies · Reply by Sarah Wood May 11

Upcoming Career Development webinars

Some dates for your diaries folks. Click here to jump to the CareerBurst platform to register(you'll need to be log in to CareerBurst after pressing the link):

Started by Gary Norris

6 Replies · Reply by Gary Norris May 7

Disheartened

Hi everyone I hope you are all keeping well in these difficult times. I started my level 5 HR diploma in August 20 and it's been a struggle to get through as I am so busy in my day job, but I'm trying my best and really enjoying it. What I am finding disheartening is the lack of opportunity out there in the jobs market in HR. I am a social worker by profession but have previous recruitment experience, but I am getting knock back after knock back even for the most low level jobs. Is that the…

Started by Glenis Louise Simms

8 Replies · Reply by Gary Norris May 4

CareerBurst Navigation key - new feature

Hi The talented team behind CareerBurst have added a feature to speed up navigation by providing quick links in the key to help those new to CareerBurst to find the things that the DPG Community is enjoying the most. Of course, everything is searchable but if you want a quick overview of all the resources available to support your learning and development and career then the key is the place to go. You’ll find it in the header menu:

Started by Gary Norris

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Missing video and brief

Hi there,I'm on to Activity 2 the CPD plan as part of the DVP module, however the assessment video says training not available and when I try to download the brief it says no document? Is this just me and my PC? If so can I be sent it directly please?Many thanksCharlotte

Started by Charlotte Morris

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Email audit and CPD rolled into one - you can't lose!

I've just posted about CareerBurstand an Acceleration Lab on Linked in. Take a look: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gary-norris-40241b2b_emails-emails-emails-i-do-a-lot-of-emails-activity-6793531493483376640-8fdu

Started by Gary Norris

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CIPD Level 5 Diploma - Started Feb 2021

Hi,Hope everyone is ok.Is there a Whatsapp group I could join for discussions and support please? Thank youAmber

Started by Amber Milson

29 Replies · Reply by BUKOLA IPAYE-AKINMADE Apr 27

Study Skills videos

Hi We've just pulled together a selection of webinar recordings about study skills and housed them on the CareerBurst platform to make them easy to access. Take a look. Please comment on them and even let us know if and what you would like to see more of. To access these, make sure you have set up access to your free CareerBurst account (see the instructions on the right), head to the home page and Study Skills (shown below in the bottom left of the image): If you are already signed up to…

Started by Gary Norris

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IR35 SDS contracts

Would any one be able to give me any advice on IR35 SDS contracts? It isn't something my organisation has had to deal with before and I'd really appreciate some guidance. If not, can anyone recomend a contact who could advise?Thank you in advance :)

Started by Lorna Judge

3 Replies · Reply by Hannah Brooks Mar 23

Poll

Mental well-being. Would the Community benefit fro...

Gary Norris

March 11, 2021 at 5:23pm

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