Examines the family and educational background of people in the HR profession and the impact these have on their career progression. It explores the influences on their choice of career, views on factors that help or hinder progress within HR and career expectations and ambitions.
Our report, Improving social mobility; inside the HR profession and beyond, includes advice on practical ways of improving social mobility through work and HR's role in this process.
Topics A-Z
Browse our A–Z catalogue of information, guidance and resources covering all aspects of people practice.
Bullying
and harassment
Discover our practice guidance and recommendations to tackle bullying and harassment in the workplace.
Explore the CIPD’s point of view on religion and belief, including actions for Government and recommendations for employers
Explore the CIPD’s point of view on age diversity in the workplace, including recommendations for employers and actions for the UK Government
Explore the CIPD’s point of view on gender equality at work, including recommendations for employers and actions for the UK Government
Explore the CIPD’s point of view on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender reassignment, including recommendations for employers
Insight from the CIPD’s survey into factors driving pay decisions in UK workplaces and recommendations for practice
Find out about the importance of neuroinclusive workplaces, what employers are doing and the working experiences of neurodivergent and neurotypical employees
A report seeking common ground in skills policy across the UK’s four nations
Insight into how global issues are impacting people professionals in the UK, Ireland, Asia-Pacific, MENA and Canada