Human Resources Blog
The Ultimate Employee Christmas Gift Guide
Buying Christmas gifts for your employees doesn’t have to be a headache! Check out our ultimate gift guide for clever, festive ideas your team will love.
03 November 2025 - 6 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Kevin Wong | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Kevin currently works in Talent Acquisition and has plans to become a HR Business Partner in the future. To do this, he has recently gained his Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management with ICS Learn.
16 October 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Shanyz Makawana Mutsvati | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Shanyz is a Lawyer transitioning into the HR industry. She has the hopes of one day being an Employment Relations Expert and is currently studying the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management. Read her story here.
13 October 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Bronwyn Ward | CIPD Level 7 Diploma
Bronwyn wanted to take on strategic HR roles, so she decided to pursue a CIPD Level 7 qualification with us.
09 October 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Chelsie Smith | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Chelsie says that her experience with ICS Learn has exceeded her expectations, and that the seamless journey has provided a wealth of information that has proven instrumental in her learning process. Read her story here!
07 October 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Dan Taplin | CIPD Level 7 Diploma
Determined to future-proof his HR career, Dan chose the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma to develop the strategic skills needed for senior HR roles.
01 October 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Megan Thomas | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Megan values the flexibility of online learning, fitting study around her schedule. She aims to complete the Level 5 Associate Diploma and progress to the Level 7 Advanced Diploma.
29 September 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Lamia Abdulhoisin | CIPD Level 3 Certificate
From teacher to HR officer, Lamia was recommended ICS Learn by a friend, and is completing her Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice.
25 September 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Anne-Marie Evans | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Anne-Marie was skeptical about online learning, having previously preferred a classroom environment. However, has she changed her mind? Spolier: yes.
22 September 2025 - 2 min read
CIPD Student Stories: Nileena Sultana | CIPD Level 5 Diploma
Nileena is already 75% through her CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, made easier with the option to study 100% online!
12 September 2025 - 3 min read
