Human Resources Blog

ICS Learn Case Study: Itad Ltd

HR Advisor with Itad Ltd, Jane Stanton, studied two of our CIPD courses. She was able to study around her schedule, without disruption to her working week.

HR Career Advice from... HR Consultant Natalie Ellis

Successful HR consultant Natalie shares her advice on building a network, choosing the right company, and how to stand out in the brave new world of HR.

6 Ways to Improve Your Work-Life Balance

We review 6 ways to improve your life moving forward in a way that will best suit you, both personally and professionally.

CIPD Student Stories: Katy Foster | CIPD Level 5 Review

Looking to make a career change after she had her son, Katy used her skills to switch to an HR role and took on a CIPD Level 5 Diploma to develop further.

How to Find a Mentor in HR

We all need a bit of career direction sometimes. Use these simple techniques to help you find the perfect mentor to advance your HR career.

CIPD Student Stories: Patricia Noon | CIPD Level 5 Review

After a tough go due to the pandemic, Patricia decided she wanted to change her career and thus took on a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management with us.

6 Proven Strategies for Building Your HR Network Naturally

Nurture your professional contacts and create lasting relationships to improve your career with these 6 evidence-based networking techniques.

How to Optimise Your LinkedIn for Job Hunting | ICS Learn

In this blog, we go into detail about how to optimise your LinkedIn for job hunting, helping you stay at the top of your career game.

5 Ways HR Can Help with the Cost of Living Crisis

The cost of living in the UK has hit an all-time high for the first time in thirty years. Here are 5 ways HR can help with the cost of living crisis.

CIPD Student Stories: Chloe Brind | CIPD Level 7 Diploma

Chloe wanted to find a flexible way to advance her career and jumped at the chance to study an online CIPD Level 7 Diploma with ICS Learn. Here's her story.