CIPD Scotland
We are engaged in promoting a wider skills agenda across Scotland and addressing some of the key labour market and skills policy issues faced by organisations

Welcome to CIPD Scotland
With more than 11,000 members across Scotland, CIPD Scotland works closely with our network of members, volunteers and stakeholders to develop the profession, build our policy relevance and reach, and to establish the voice of CIPD in Scotland supported by our regional branch committee.
It's a great time to be a CIPD Member in Scotland with a wide array of events and campaigns delivered by both our staff team and our committed volunteers, designed to raise the profile of the HR profession and the CIPD in Scotland.
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Meet the team
What we do

Establishing a CIPD Voice
We are establishing the voice of CIPD in Scotland, for Scotland.

Developing networks
We are working closely with our network of members, volunteers and stakeholders to develop the profession and champion better work and working lives.

Building partnerships
We are building partnerships with organisations to strengthen HR capability encouraging workplace development, investment in skills, and building high-performance workplaces.

Engaging on policy
We are engaging on the policy agenda and regional specific issues to put CIPD’s vision of 'championing better work and working lives' at the heart of the HR, business and policy conversation. Find out how we are influencing public policy.

Organising events
We are organising conferences, events and networks to help individuals gain insights, engage with experts, and network with your peers, as well as continuing your professional development.

Building a community
We are building a local community for HR and L&D Professionals in Northern Ireland to engage, share learning, experiences and expertise at all career levels.
CIPD Scotland Highlights 2021
Conferences and events
Specialist networks and forums
If you have an interest in being involved in one of our specialist networks or forums then please reach out to the Scotland team at scotland@cipd.co.uk to express your interest and we will be in touch.

Scotland Reward Network

Scotland Employee Relations Network

Scotland L&D Network

Scotland OD Network

Independent Practitioners Network

Policy Forum

HR Leaders
Resources and insights
Access CIPD research that provides insight into the labour market and working lives of those living in Scotland.
Working Lives Scotland
Dedicated analysis of job quality and its impact on working lives in Scotland
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
Understanding older workers in Scotland
Analysis and recommendations to support longer and more fulfilling working lives
Working Lives Scotland
Dedicated analysis of job quality and its impact on working lives in Scotland
Fairer workplaces for a fairer Scotland
The CIPD’s 2021 Scottish election manifesto
Connect with your local branch
Please note: Due to the current coronavirus situation, we have made the decision to postpone or cancel all face to face branch events until the end of June 2020. Some branches will deliver sessions via virtual means and we ask you to check with the individual branch directly regarding their programme of events. Thank you for your support at this time.
Mid Scotland Branch
Attend local events and professional networks where you can collaborate and learn
North of Scotland and Islands Branch
Collaborate and learn at local events and professional networks
South East of Scotland Branch
Network, collaborate and share ideas with your HR and L&D peers
West of Scotland Branch
Network with peers and discuss best practices in the world of HR and L&D at events near you
Stay connected
You can keep in touch with CIPD Scotland by following us on our social channels and signing up to our newsletter.