Latest CIPD research

The CIPD carries out research on a wide range of topics affecting work and working lives. Read the latest research reports, survey reviews and guidance on developing skills, working lives, people analytics, workforce planning and corporate transparency.

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Surviving remotely: the impact of remote working on employee wellbeing and work behaviours

Using several different theories, the authors of this paper examine how forced remote working had such a big impact on employees. The findings from this study shed light on the complexity of remote working and how it affects the workforce differently.

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Reports

Gaps and opportunities: employer views on skills policy in Scotland

Our survey report considers the challenges of Scotland’s skills and labour shortages, as well as the skills development system more broadly, and how employers and policy-makers can bridge the identified gaps

Surveys

Labour Market Outlook – Spring 2022

Basic pay awards remain at historic high as employers keep focus on recruitment and retention challenges

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Reports

An update on flexible and hybrid working practices

Our report and accompanying case studies consider the implications, challenges and benefits of hybrid and flexible working for organisations and their employees

Thought pieces

Horizon-scanning: how to plan for alternative business futures

Wilson Wong, Head of Insight and Futures at the CIPD, discusses how to use foresight research for long-term success

Reports

Reward management survey

The CIPD’s eighteenth reward management survey reveals the UK benefits landscape and highlights the importance of employee financial wellbeing

Reports

Trends in flexible working arrangements

Data shows homeworking continues to increase while other forms decrease or remain low

Previous reports

Take a look at other recently published reports or go to the Knowledge hub and see all reports.

Guides

Responsible investment in technology

How employers can adopt technology to optimise job quality and business outcomes

Guides

Working with long COVID: guidance to provide support

Advice for HR professionals, line managers and colleagues to support employees with long COVID

Guides

Supporting employee resilience: guide for line managers

Advice for line managers to support team members to be resilient

Guides

Supporting employee resilience: guide for HR professionals

Advice and tips on how HR professionals can support organisational and individual resilience

Guides

Gender pay gap reporting guide

Guidance to help employers comply with reporting requirements and address gender pay gaps

Guides

Tackling bullying and conflict at work - guide for HR professionals

Practical advice on how HR can tackle workplace bullying and conflict

Previous guides

Take a look at other recently published guides or view all guides and guidance.

Evidence reviews

Reports

Retaining disadvantaged young people in work: an evidence review

Evidence-based insight and practical recommendations for creating jobs and inclusive workplaces where young people from marginalised backgrounds can thrive

Reports

Bullying and incivility at work: An evidence review

This evidence review summarises the research on the key drivers of bullying and incivility and offers recommendations to help employers maintain healthy relationships among staff

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