CIPD – VQ Courses

Understanding Organisational Culture: Charles Handy’s Model and David Rock’s SCARF Theory

31/08/2024

Organisational culture plays a pivotal role in shaping a company's work environment, employee behaviour, and overall success. Two influential frameworks that provide valuable insights into this complex topic are Charles…

Unlocking Career Opportunities: Jobs with CIPD Qualifications

15/08/2024

Obtaining a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualification can significantly enhance your career prospects in the human resources (HR) and learning and development (L&D) sectors. These internationally recognised…

Understanding Evidence-Based Practice in Human Resources

13/08/2024

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is gaining traction in human resources as organisations seek to make more informed, data-driven decisions. This approach uses the best available evidence from multiple sources to guide…

Concept of Better Working Lives and How This Can Be Designed

11/08/2024

The concept of better working lives is a varied approach to creating work environments that promote employee well-being, productivity, and satisfaction. It encompasses various aspects of the work experience, from job design and…

Agile People Management: Transforming HR in the UK

11/06/2024

How businesses operate and manage their people is transforming exponentially, and organisations in the UK are increasingly turning to agile methodologies to stay competitive. While agile has its roots in…

Why HR Departments Need to Consider Porter’s Five Forces in Their Strategic Planning

14/05/2024

In most business environments, the role of Human Resources (HR) has evolved significantly. The traditional focus on administrative tasks has shifted towards more strategic functions, emphasising the importance of HR…

Harvard Referencing for CIPD Assignments

08/05/2024

In academic and professional writing, mastering the skill of referencing is important for every student. Understanding Harvard referencing is especially important for those pursuing the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma…

CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management: A Comprehensive Guide

02/05/2024

Overview The CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management is a Level 5 qualification ideal for HR and people professionals looking to develop their skills and make a significant impact within…

Assessing Ethical Perspectives to Inform Moral Decision-Making

21/03/2024

Making moral decisions in the workplace can be complex and challenging. Having a framework of ethical perspectives to draw upon can help guide us to make principled and defensible choices.…

How to Write Answers to CIPD Questions

06/03/2024

Answering CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) questions is important for anyone pursuing a qualification in HR or Learning and Development. The process can be daunting, but with the…