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Using Quotations to Enhance Learning

Posted by Michael Millward on April 27, 2021 at 4:52pm

Finding the story behind a controversial quotation gets Michael Millward thinking about how quotations can be used to enhance learning or indeed mis-used

The CIPD Profession Map

Posted by Gary Norris on October 23, 2020 at 12:10pm

Don't miss this, no-stone-unturned, look at the CIPD Profession Map by the gifted Siobhan Mac Court:

I start my Level 5 CIPD in October, anyone else?

Posted by Samuel Dewey on October 1, 2020 at 7:35am

Hi Everyone,

I am just about to start my Level 5 CIPD qualification in HR Management. I was wondering if anyone else is just about to start their journey aswell? It would be good to link up and find some buddies for support along the way.

Kind Regards,

It’s Festival Time for HR and L&D professionals

Posted by Ady Howes on June 4, 2019 at 8:36am

It’s Festival Time for HR and L&D professionals as we head into CIPD's Festival of Work conference and exhibition. Here's my top picks and some tips on how to get the most out of the event.

Unicorns & Magicians: A Reflection on ACE 2018

Posted by Richy Campbell on November 9, 2018 at 3:19pm

Myself and the marketing team had a great time at the 2018 CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition in Manchester.

The atmosphere was buzzing, and it was good for us to see the differing marketing approaches used at each stall. I was impressed by tw

Graduation Time!

Posted by Ady Howes on October 4, 2018 at 5:16pm

It’s coming up to that time of year when we hold our annual graduation ceremony for those that have recently completed their CIPD Level 7 in Human Resources or Human Resource development. Check out what happens at this event designed to celebrate the

Are you prepared for your annual leave?

Posted by Sam Houlton on August 1, 2018 at 3:03pm

Five helpful tips on how to prepare for your annual leave.

CIPD Student Conferences 2018

Posted by Ady Howes on January 9, 2018 at 10:31am

Whether you're studying to get a CIPD qualification or just with us here on the DPG Community to continually develop professionally, the CIPD student conferences are worth attending. Find out more here.

Natalie Ellis talks about CIPD ACE 17

Posted by Mike Collins on November 2, 2017 at 5:07pm

Last year we interviewed the blog squad on the themes from the CIPD Conference - in the video below Natalie Ellis talks abotui her experience.

The blog below the video is from Natalie on what changes she has seen in the last 12 months and what she ho

Embracing the New World of Work

Posted by Mike Collins on October 26, 2017 at 8:58pm

Is this year’s theme at the CIPD Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE) on the 8^th & 9^th November in Manchester. The theme is intended to draw attention to a range of topics around the major shifts that are affecting organisations, the HR profession, a

A fantastic success story!

Posted by Mike Collins on October 20, 2017 at 10:45am

Nebel Crowhurst has had a tremendous few years, winning a top award and moving from one exciting role in to another. Nebel is speaking at ACE in a few weeks on the things she has been up to and we caught up with Nebel to find out how her CIPD qualifi

What is good work, and can it be encouraged?

Posted by Lucy Bolton on August 23, 2017 at 3:27pm

Peter Cheese, Chief Executive of the CIPD, looks at the quality of work and how it can be improved for the benefit of both employees and companies.

The idea of looking at good work is not new but as we venture into a more uncertain future of work wit

People Management Awards - Open for Entry

Posted by Mike Collins on February 22, 2017 at 2:52pm

Last year one of our level 7 students Matthew Paye got shortlisted at the People Management Awards in the Michael Kelly Outstanding Student Award for his project work he had completed on his DPG programme.

This year there are more categories than eve

Could Do Better? Performance Management in 2017

Posted by Mike Collins on January 6, 2017 at 10:33am

‘In big move, Accenture will get rid of annual performance reviews and rankings’ (Cunningham 2015).

‘Microsoft axes its controversial employee-ranking system’ (Warren 2013).

‘Why Adobe Abolished the Annual Performance Review and You Should, Too’ (Ba

Conferences and exhibitions: What's the point?

Posted by Ady Howes on October 6, 2016 at 11:30am

Conferences and exhibitions are all over the place in every industry. Is there a point to them and if so what?

HR Professionals play a 'crucial' role

Posted by Mike Collins on September 23, 2016 at 10:49am

in bridging the gap between education and work says Peter Cheese Chief Executive of the CIPD as he launches a new partnership between CIPD and the Careers and Enterprise Company.

The aim is to recruit 500 senior HR professionals to work with schools

New online CIPD programme launch!

Posted by Debora Figueiredo on August 12, 2016 at 10:20am

For the last few months we have been developing our first fully online CIPD qualification.

We're excited to let you know we have now launched an online version of the Level 5 Human Resource Management Certificate. It is now available with the first p

Creating Amazing Workplaces

Posted by Ady Howes on June 28, 2016 at 1:34pm

Some stories are just worth sharing and this is one of them. Well, a poem actually. I wasn't at the CIPD NAP 16 event a few weeks back, but following the hashtag on Twitter, I spotted a lot of love happening for a particular ignite session that ran.