Equality, diversity and inclusion
Explore our resources for the latest trends and best practice approaches to equal opportunities, diversity and managing inclusion.
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
Reward
Explore our resources for the latest trends and best practice approaches to reward.
Explore the CIPD’s point of view on low pay and financial wellbeing, including recommendations for employers and actions for the UK Government
Learn about the UK law surrounding workplace pensions and how to choose new schemes or review existing pension arrangements
Introduces the basics of reward, which includes pay and benefits, and outlines the UK legal position
Outlines the purpose of pay structures and progression, including the common ways of structuring pay and determining, reviewing and controlling pay progression
Flexible and Hybrid working
All the latest thought leadership and resources to help you improve workforce wellbeing.
Guide for people professionals to maximise the benefits of flexible working, incorporating flexibility into people plans, strategy, and their EVP
A guide for employees to develop a strong business case for submitting a flexible working request
Explore the CIPD’s point of view on flexible working, including recommendations for employers
A guide for employers and line managers to navigate the expected upsurge in flexible working requests
Wellbeing
All the latest thought leadership and resources to help you improve workforce wellbeing.
Practical guidance to help employers create a carer-friendly workplace
Explore the CIPD’s point of view on health and wellbeing at work, including recommendations for employers
CIPD's resource on employers' legal obligations to reduce work-related stress and increase employee wellbeing. This resource includes legislation and case law, demonstrating how this issue is seen in the courts.
Find out more about the Mental Health at Work Commitment and the CIPD content that will help you to meet the standards
Recruitment
Explore the latest trends and resources to help you develop effective recruitment.
Explore the CIPD’s point of view on age diversity in the workplace, including recommendations for employers and actions for the UK Government
This factsheet looks at recruiting overseas workers, the categories of non-UK nationals able to enter and work in the UK, and the legal framework involved.
Explore our collection of resources and Q&As covering the recruitment process, from pre-employment checks and case law, to employing overseas workers
Looks at the main stages of the recruitment and resourcing process, from defining the role to making the appointment
Learning and Development
Explore our resources for the latest trends and best practice approaches to learning and development.
Podcast 206: Digital innovation has revolutionised how we work and learn. But despite AI’s potential, scepticism prevails. Do L&D professionals need greater curiosity to explore how AI can support them and bolster learning outcomes?
Podcast 202: Learning professionals are under constant pressure to demonstrate the value and impact of their interventions. Is there a way for them to bolster their chances of a successful outcome before they dive into planning?
Learn about the influence of theories on how people learn and the shift away from simplistic learning styles theory
Podcast 199: Listen to this podcast as we unpack how learning professionals can work smarter, not harder, to overcome capacity challenges and prioritise the right things
Organisation Development and Design
All the resources and trends to develop your skills and stay informed about Organisational development and design.
Learn about the SWOT framework, the process of a SWOT analysis, and its advantages and disadvantages
Discover what PESTLE means, how it influences your organisation, plus a downloadable template
Explores the purpose and evolution of job design, its role in creating good work, and assessing job quality.
Explores what organisation development is and how it's carried out in today’s organisations
Employment Law
Practical resources to help you address employment law issues at work, and keep up with recent and pending legislation.
What this practice is, why you should avoid it, and how to approach it if no other options are available
The 'Retained EU law bill', or REUL, changes UK employment law.
The CIPD's dedicated legal resource on holiday entitlement for all types of worker. This page includes guidance on applying the working time directive and how the UK court system sees legal claims against employers on annual leave matters.