I'm sure this question has been asked publicly by many HR professionals, but it's now relevant to me....do you believe that there is true ROI in obtaining the SHRM certification while on a fixed income during an employment transition? I received the PHR when I wanted to transition from a Recruiter to an HRBP, and I did so quickly, though it expired long ago as life happened. But at mid-career, is it truly a differentiator in the HR function or just a "nice to have"?

3 ways HR teams can support employees during redundancy: - Clear communication - Access to career coaching - Skill-building resources Chapter New delivers each with measurable outcomes. #Outplacement #CareerTransition #EmployeeExperience #HRLeadership #TalentManagement #HR #RedundancySupport

From our MBA Standards Board Trustee Jonathan H. Westover, PhD, MPA, AF-CIPD, SFHEA. Please complete his survey and read his paper. I did so tonight, well worth your time. It highlights something many leaders quietly acknowledge but rarely confront head-on: internal mobility isn’t just an HR process—it’s a signal of an organization’s maturity and trust culture. When employees can move easily between roles, it means leadership sees talent as an enterprise asset, not a departmental possession. But the top barriers—politics, lack of pathways, and procedural friction—show that most companies still operate with protectionist mindsets that limit agility. If businesses want to build resilient workforces for future-state roles, internal mobility must shift from being a “nice to have” to a core strategic imperative supported by incentives, tech, and cultural alignment. That’s how you turn mobility into competitive advantage.

The ability to prepare employees for roles that don’t exist yet is what separates reactive organizations from adaptive ones. Internal mobility, when done right, is a future-proofing mechanism. It creates a fluid talent ecosystem where development precedes demand. This isn’t just workforce planning—it’s strategic foresight in action.

Today's online session for the CIPD in Swindon and North Wiltshire, featuring Lee Krawczyk-Brown - Henlee Resourcing, Niki Corbishley from Noo Consulting, and Andrew Drinkwater also from Henlee Resourcing, delved into the challenges of the current job market. Even seasoned HR professionals can find themselves feeling uncertain, unnoticed, and stagnant in their careers. The interactive session aimed to assist attendees in regaining clarity, confidence, and a sense of direction for their next career steps. For those who missed the session or who want a recap, we have the recording and a workbook available for download: Workbook: https://bit.ly/4nZ6cXs Recording: https://bit.ly/46P5S6P A huge thank you to Niki for her insightful presentation and to all the participants for their active engagement. #CIPD #coaching #HRCareers #HRjobsSwindon #HRjobsBristol

I'm sharing this for people in the HR community that may be experiencing a frustrating or difficult time in the jobs market. Niki Corbishley has created this free series of bite sized programme of videos and a workbook designed for those navigating a perilous market to help: 💡 Reconnect with your strengths and value 📄 Refine the CV and profile to stand out (for both ATS and human impact) 💬 Build confidence and resilience through what can be a draining job search 🎯 Get clearer on what you really want next in your career Niki's a HR leader and coach whom I've known for a long time, so I'm sure this could be helpful https://lnkd.in/eyH8-YXZ

Why Job Evaluation always Matters? Job evaluation isn’t just an HR exercise, it's a strategic tool that helps organizations stay fair, transparent and competitive. Whether you’re restructuring, planning compensation or aligning roles with business goals, a solid job evaluation process ensures: ✅ Internal equity ✅ Clarity in role expectations ✅ Smarter compensation plans When done well, job evaluation supports both business performance and employee satisfaction. Are your job evaluation method keeping up with your organization's growth? #JobEvaluation #HRStrategy #Compensation #HumanResources #OrganizationalDevelopment #HRConsulting

The more I learn about HR, the more I see how much it really comes down to soft skills. Sure, knowing the processes and laws is important. But at the end of the day, HR is all about people. Listening, empathizing, communicating, building trust — those are the skills that can change everything. Funny thing is, some of these skills often get overlooked… until you see how powerful they are in action. What’s one soft skill you think doesn’t get enough credit at work?

A well-written Letter of Recommendation can make a lasting impact on someone’s career. 🚀 Here are 7 musts every HR professional should follow: ✔ Clear self-introduction ✔ Strong endorsement upfront ✔ Highlighting achievements ✔ Emphasis on relevant skills ✔ Concrete examples ✔ Positive, professional tone ✔ Reaffirmation at the close At HR Spot, we prepare HR leaders to communicate with clarity, credibility, and confidence.

I’ve let my CIPD membership lapse after 35 years, as I reckon I’ve paid enough fees. It prompted to look at the first magazine they sent me in October 1989.  The first thing that leapt out were the job adverts with desired age ranges. There was significant Trade Union and collective pay agreement coverage.  Nearly all the photos are of white men. However, a lot is familiar: women underrepresented in the boardroom, technical and management training lagging behind Europe, lots of adverts for HR technology (now looking fairly basic, if fit for purpose) and training solutions, a focus on systems/processes (e.g. “Job Effectiveness Descriptions”) and a desire for HR to be strategic.  It’s certainly a very different era, although I’m unsure whether I’m happier with the progress in the workplace, or disappointed with the stubborn obstacles to productivity, inclusivity and engagement. What are the big changes you’ve seen in your career?