Student Stories & Blog
Finding Purpose Through Numbers: An Interview with Julie Spence, Founder of NOEXSPENCE
05 January 2026 - 5 min read
Upskill for 2026: Future-Proof Skills You Should Start Learning Now
03 December 2025 - 3 min read
A Comprehensive Guide to the Employment Rights Act 2025
28 January 2026 - 5 min read
What's the Difference Between HR and L&D?
HR and L&D are two halves of the whole that make up the people profession, though they’re often lumped together. We review the key differences here.
16 July 2024 - 3 min read
Humans vs. AI: Is There a Point to Upskilling?
AI is changing the game, which means upskilling in the workplace is paramount. In this blog we discuss the differences between human intelligence vs. artificial intelligence and ultimately how they can compliment each other in today's workplace.
12 July 2024 - 6 min read
How Much Does a CIPD Qualification Cost in 2026?
Wondering how much it costs to get CIPD qualified in 2026? Check out this guide that covers CIPD costs, additional fees and everything else you need to know.
08 January 2026 - 3 min read
UK General Election 2024: What Could This Mean for HR?
What does the upcoming General Election mean for the world of HR? We dig down into the proposed employment and work policies for each of the main parties here.
02 July 2024 - 6 min read
Allyship in the Workplace: How to Meaningfully Support LGBTQ+ Employees
How can employers go beyond Pride month to build their capacity as allies to their LGBT+ employees, all year around? We explore the key ideas here.
02 July 2024 - 2 min read
7 Examples of Common HR Metrics to Track
Discover the top 7 essential HR metrics every business should track and learn how measuring employee data with HR analytics can help optimise your workforce to drive long-term success.
27 June 2024 - 5 min read
AAT Student Stories: Nicola Ogden | AAT Level 2 & 3 Certificate
Nicola always knew she wanted to work in Finance but finally took the plunge and enrolled on an online course during her maternity leave back in 2022. Find out how she is getting on with the Level 2 & 3 combined course in Accounting in her student story.
26 June 2024 - 2 min read
A Beginner's Guide to HR Analytics
HR analytics isn't as scary as it seems. Here's a comprehensive guide to HR analytics, covering the essential concepts you need to know. Let’s dive in!
21 June 2024 - 5 min read
How Long Does a CIPD Qualification Take?
Becoming CIPD qualified can drastically improve your career prospects in HR or L&D. Find out how long it takes to get the qualification that you want here.
20 June 2024 - 8 min read
CIPS Student Stories: Sam Pascall | CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate
Sam is currently working in the Procurement Department for Air Atlanta Icelandic and is studying towards his CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply. Read his story here.
19 June 2024 - 2 min read
