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Books, publications and toolkits

Members benefit from up to 20% off CIPD books, practical guides, training resources and texts. Our unrivalled list of publications covers a whole range of human resources, training and development.

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Company profiles

Members have free access to 10,000 UK, US and European company profiles, compiled by a leading business information company.

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Library and information services

With over 50,000 books, reports, journal articles and surveys, our library has the largest collection of HR, training and development reference material in Europe. We provide a range of information services, most of which are free to members.

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Member-only resources

Get exclusive access to member-only resources on our website, including the latest research, information and news, as well as advice on employment law. You'll also be able to network online with other members in a secure area.
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Online journals and magazines

Stay up-to-date with the latest industry information and research by accessing 330 selected journals and magazines online. You can access this member-only resource free of charge. For the latest articles on HR, training, pay and benefits, employee relations, employment law, corporate governance, management and business issues.

People Management magazine

People Management magazine

Delivered free to members every fortnight, our award-winning magazine provides you with the latest news in people management; giving you access to real life case studies. You'll also get access to People Management online, which has a searchable archive and includes all the latest jobs within the profession.

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Surveys, reports and research

Keep up to date by accessing the latest knowledge and trends in people management and development. We publish many research and survey reports each year on a wide range of HR subjects, many of which are exclusively for members.

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Practical tools


Developed from our leading-edge research, our practical tools have been designed to help you implement the latest thinking within your organisation. They use real-life work scenarios and include checklists, diagnostics and frameworks.

 
 

Some benefits and services may not be available to members outside of the UK and Ireland. At its absolute discretion, CIPD may at any time alter, amend, change, modify or withdraw any of the membership benefits that comprise the membership offering.