Get HR right, without the guesswork

You’re running a business, not an HR department. But when people challenges arise, the right advice can make all the difference.

CIPD Affiliate Membership gives you fast, reliable HR support whenever you need it – helping you stay compliant, confident and focused on growing your business.

And as a small business, your people are one of your most valuable assets. Looking after them isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s essential to keeping your business strong, productive and ready to grow.

What you get with Affiliate Membership

On-demand expert
advice

Call our Employment Law Helpline whenever you need trusted guidance from qualified HR and employment law specialists.

Ready-to-use templates and
tools

Save time with checklists, policies and documents you can download and adapt for your business straight away.

Up-to-date information and
resources

Access the latest HR guidance, legal updates and best practice advice from the CIPD.

Why join the CIPD?

  • The CIPD is the UK’s leading professional body for HR and people development
  • Our expertise is trusted by some of the world’s biggest organisations – and by thousands of growing businesses like yours
  • Affiliate Membership connects you to that same level of professional support for just £299 a year


Who it’s for

Affiliate Membership is ideal for business owners, directors and managers who handle HR as part of a wider role – especially when your people are one of your biggest assets and every decision matters.

If you want to manage HR well before your business is ready to bring in dedicated expert support, this membership gives you the confidence and clarity to do just that. You get fast, reliable guidance to help you stay compliant and prepared in a landscape where employment law is constantly shifting and new technologies like AI are reshaping how we work.

Join today

Affiliate Membership

Get HR support that means business - for £299 a year.

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