Gain insight into our current research and take action to thrive in a changing world.
The world of work continues to change - and that change is accelerating. And people professionals have the power to actively drive these changes, not merely respond to them.
Research forms the basis for all of our work for the people profession: now and for the future. Here you’ll find thoughts and insights based on CIPD research, what it means for people professionals, and the strategic shifts that are vital to prepare for the future.
Findings from CIPD’s work as part of the UK Government-funded Innovate UK BridgeAI programme
AI is moving from experimentation to everyday infrastructure. For HR teams, that shift brings a practical question: how do we make productivity gains while protecting the conditions for good work — fairness, capability, sustainable performance and employee trust?
AI is already reshaping how work is done, and organisations are looking for practical ways to support continual upskilling – not one-off training, but approaches that evolve alongside how AI is used in practice.
AI is exposing gaps in how HR and leadership skills are applied. The challenge is not acquiring new skills but using existing ones to manage workforce change effectively