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Should HR Practice be Regulated in the UK? A Discussion Paper
Should HR Practice be Regulated in the UK? A Discussion Paper

Should HR Practice be Regulated in the UK? A Discussion Paper

HR regulation in the UK is a hot topic—and for good reason. Human Resources remains one of the few professions where individuals can practise without formal qualifications or oversight. Yet…
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The real cost of staff turnover in Councils and what you can do about it
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The real cost of staff turnover in Councils and what you can do about it

The real cost of staff turnover in Councils and what you can do about it

If you work in HR in local government, especially in Children and Families Services you don’t need stats to tell you there’s a retention crisis, you feel it every time…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: 8 Free Workplace Wellbeing Resources You Can Use Today
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Mental Health Awareness Month: 8 Free Workplace Wellbeing Resources You Can Use Today

Mental Health Awareness Month: 8 Free Workplace Wellbeing Resources You Can Use Today

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report, a staggering 44% of employees say they experience daily stress. That’s nearly half the…
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8 Ways AI is Changing the Way We Learn at Work
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8 Ways AI is Changing the Way We Learn at Work

8 Ways AI is Changing the Way We Learn at Work

Workplace learning is evolving — fast.  Gone are the days when employees had to wait weeks for scheduled training, or trawl through outdated intranet folders to find what they need.…
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The Future of Learning and Development: Are You Ready for What’s Coming?
The Future of Learning and Development: Are You Ready for What’s Coming?

The Future of Learning and Development: Are You Ready for What’s Coming?

In a world where tech moves faster than funding and everyone’s wearing multiple hats, Learning and Development isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s your survival kit.  Organisations that ignore it? They risk losing…
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p3od Named “Small Business of the Year” at 2025 East Cheshire Business Awards 
p3od Named “Small Business of the Year” at 2025 East Cheshire Business Awards 

p3od Named “Small Business of the Year” at 2025 East Cheshire Business Awards 

We are so proud to announce that p3od has been awarded “Small Business of the Year” at the 2025 East Cheshire Business Awards! Attended by a packed house of local…
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Local Government Reorganisation: Are Our People Ready?
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Local Government Reorganisation: Are Our People Ready?

Local Government Reorganisation: Are Our People Ready?

There’s a lot of talk right now about local government reorganisation—new powers, more funding (we hope), and decisions being made closer to the communities they affect. It’s a brilliant opportunity…
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Should HR Be Regulated in the UK? Or Is That Just Another Bureaucratic Nightmare?
Pamela Moffat and Marc OHagan HR, change management and organisational development specialists
Should HR Be Regulated in the UK? Or Is That Just Another Bureaucratic Nightmare?

Should HR Be Regulated in the UK? Or Is That Just Another Bureaucratic Nightmare?

HR touches everything—hiring, firing, pay, grievances, culture, compliance. HR can make or break a workplace. But here’s the wild part: HR isn’t regulated. At all. That’s right. Anyone can call…
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Strategic HR: The Key to Building a Thriving Organisational Culture
Strategic HR and Organisational Culture
Strategic HR: The Key to Building a Thriving Organisational Culture

Strategic HR: The Key to Building a Thriving Organisational Culture

Defining the Organisational Culture  HR plays a pivotal role in defining the desired organisational culture by working closely with leadership to align values, behaviours, and goals. In the UK, where…
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The Role of Organisational Development in Leading Change (And Why It’s More Than Just HR and L&D)
The Role of Organisational Development in Leading Change (And Why It’s More Than Just HR and L&D)

The Role of Organisational Development in Leading Change (And Why It’s More Than Just HR and L&D)

Let’s be honest—Organisational Development (OD) is often misunderstood.  Ask five different people what OD is, and you’ll likely get five different answers. The CIPD defines OD as:  “An integrated, systematic…
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