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Leading Millennials- a free guide

Posted by Michael Millward on October 11, 2018 at 5:11pm

What leadership techniques bring out the best performance in millennials?

Millennials-the misunderstood generation?

Posted by Alice Lacey on October 10, 2018 at 3:31pm

Its time to stop thinking 'them vs us'. We are all the future of business and industry whether Baby Boomer, Gen X, Millenial, Post-millenials, Lizard illuminati ...whatever!

Pointing out the differences in order to decide who is better or worse is m

Learning Transfer at Work - win a copy

Posted by Paul Matthews on October 10, 2018 at 3:13pm

Paul Matthews new book on Learning Transfer at Work has been published and to celebrate, he's giving away a few copies to our DPG Community Members. Find out how you can join the discussion on Learning Transfer and be in to claim your free book.

Let's Talk About Mental Health

Posted by Richy Campbell on October 10, 2018 at 2:10pm

Today is World Mental Health Day. So what better time to discuss such an important topic?

World Mental Health Day - Tea and Talk

Posted by Michael Millward on October 9, 2018 at 3:14pm

World Mental Health Day is a good opportunity to have a cup of tea and a chat

Getting to Yes-how to negotiate without giving in

Posted by Alice Lacey on October 7, 2018 at 11:19am

The biggest obstacle we have to getting what we want is ourselves.

Coporate Social Responsibility a free guide to the bigger picture

Posted by Michael Millward on October 5, 2018 at 11:49am

Looking at a new book by Muhammad Yunnas shows just how big a difference there is between raising lots of money for a charity and being a good corporate citizen

How Future Proof is HR? Help us find out

Posted by Ady Howes on October 5, 2018 at 10:21am

Already technology, Brexit, globalisation and the increasingly volatile nature of politics are having a profound impact, requiring HR directors to be more flexible, agile and innovative than ever before. But are tomorrow’s HRDs equipped to deal with

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

Imagine a World Without Email

Posted by Ady Howes on October 4, 2018 at 4:54pm

Imagine a world without email. No longer a long line of emails, queued up for your attention. A constant treadmill of communication based on a technology invented over four decades ago. Isn't it time to do something different? Imagine a world without

Free Guide to your presentation persona

Posted by Michael Millward on September 26, 2018 at 4:28pm

Match your presentation style to your personality and presentations will become easier

Volunteering in HR

Posted by Paul Strickland on September 26, 2018 at 3:02pm

Spend any time on any social media with regards to HR and you will see requests about "How do I get HR experience" normally you will get a short reply from someone that normally goes like "have you thought about volunteering?" And that is it, no magi

No absence management strategy

Posted by Michael Millward on September 25, 2018 at 11:06am

New research identifies that a third of employers do not have a strategy for managing staff absence

Older workers want health and well being education

Posted by Michael Millward on September 24, 2018 at 4:19pm

The key to keeping older workers could be health and well-being education

Mixed messages on Artifical Intelligence

Posted by Michael Millward on September 20, 2018 at 12:20pm

Some say that artificial intelligence will reduce the need for a five-day working week, others that we will be working as much as ever, just differently, Michael Millward investigates.

Navigating Mental Health in the Work Place

Posted by Michael Millward on September 19, 2018 at 10:00am

Michael Millward takes a look at the Acas Framework for Positive Mental Health which is launched today.

Work Place wardrobes matter

Posted by Michael Millward on September 17, 2018 at 10:06am

Michael Millward discovers that confidence in a job interview can come from knowing that you are wearing job appropriate clothing. And that HR professionals can help!

Unconferences: A great way to develop in the Open Space

Posted by Ady Howes on September 14, 2018 at 2:30pm

What is an unconference and how can you use these unique events to develop yourself? Find out more on this interview with LnD Connect organisers Jo Wainwright and Amanda Arrowsmith.

What does it mean to be shortlisted for an award?

Posted by Sam Houlton on September 14, 2018 at 1:23pm

Being shortlisted for an award is huge for businesses in any industry. DPG have been nominated for 3 awards. That’s three. Here's our story on what it feels like to be an award nominated team. Fingers crossed, we win too!