The CIPD has produced research reports and guides focusing on different aspects of people management and HR for SMEs. Take a look to help develop your thinking on these different areas.
Maximising impact as an HR professional in an SME
This report reflects on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by HR in SMEs and offers case study examples and practical guidance on tackling core HR issues.
Organisational culture
Keeping culture, purpose and values at the heart of your SME
This report highlights the key role of culture to business success and provides practical ideas, hints and tips for smaller businesses about how to retain what you're all about over time. It draws on the practical experience of 16 case study organisations and consultants who work with SMEs.
Entrepreneurial spirit driving growth
Entrepreneurs offer their viewpoints and experiences in this report, which explores the practices that help entrepreneurial organisations to flourish.
Resourcing and talent management
Recruiting and developing people for SME growth
This report looks at how 13 case study organisations have addressed some of the main recruitment and talent management challenges and opportunities. The case studies include: Arolite, CC Young & Co, Choccywoccydoodah, DUO, EducationCity, IMarEST (The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology), Julia’s House, MJF Cleaning, Naked Wines, Probrand, Secret Escapes, UKFast and Watford Community Housing Trust.
Valuing your talent: Life begins at 80
This report looks at the challenges of human capital management in SMEs as they grow, from the perspective of an SME that reached the tipping point of 80 employees.
Employing young people: A guide for SMEs
This tool helps SMEs explore how and where young employees can help address current and future business challenges. The practical tool, produced with Apprenticemakers, includes cut out and keep information sheets, checklists and action plans.
CIPD Trust
Tackling barriers to work today whilst creating inclusive workplaces of tomorrow.
Bullying
and harassment
Discover our practice guidance and recommendations to tackle bullying and harassment in the workplace.
Peter Cheese, the CIPD's chief executive, looks at the challenges and opportunities faced by today’s business leaders and the strategic priorities needed to drive future success
How might role ambiguity lead to workplace bullying and what is the impact of leadership support in negating this effect?
Good leadership is important for organisational performance and employee outcomes, but what toll does this take on the leader?
A thought leadership and podcast series exploring how responsible business and leadership have changed since the pandemic
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