Getting into HR
What to look for in an organisation when job-hunting in HR
The world is your oyster when it comes to looking for HR roles. From the law to finance, healthcare and...
HR specialist vs HR generalist: which is right for you?
For many HR professionals, there will come a point in their career where they ask themselves whether they want to...
What qualifications do I need to go into HR?
It is possible to start your human resources career without a specific HR qualification. Getting an HR assistant or officer...
The Complete HR Career Development Guide
Human resources is an incredibly important area of any business. Whilst it used to be seen as an administrative arm...
CIPD unveils new HR profession map at annual conference
The CIPD has updated its profession map to reflect how the role of the HR professional will change in coming...
HR becoming more female, less accidental career choice
The human resources profession is becoming increasingly female according to new research released this week. However, fewer people are “falling...
HR careers survey: Tell us how you got into HR
XpertHR is conducting a survey on HR careers, looking at how UK HR professionals begin, manage and progress their careers...
How to start a career in HR
The number of potential routes into a career in HR is growing – from starting as an apprentice to a...
You don’t always need a qualification to get into HR
Last year’s Personnel Today Awards overall winner Kessar Kalim discusses why not having a formal HR qualification has not hindered...
Checklist for creating the best entry-level HR roles
Are your entry-level HR roles challenging enough for the best business minds? Susannah Clements examines the profession's approach to attracting talent...
More than 700 new employers join apprenticeship trailblazers
The third phase of the Government’s apprenticeship trailblazers scheme has been launched, with more than 700 employers designing 76 new...
PT Awards profile: Ellie Goddard, East Sussex County Council
Ellie Goddard was not only considered a worthy award winner in the HR newcomer category of the Personnel Today Awards...
Experience is the ticket to HR career progression
Experience is the most crucial factor when it comes to advancing a career in HR, according to the findings of an XpertHR survey into the profession.
Graduate routes into HR
Graduate opportunities in HR are withstanding the faltering economic recovery, with organisations offering both specific graduate programmes and, thanks to the...
HR pay and benefits – what can you expect, and when?
Few HR professionals have enjoyed significant salary increases in the past couple of years. In fact, many have had their...
