CIPD attends significant roundtable event with Government and business leaders
The CIPD has taken part in an important roundtable with the UK’s Secretary of State Liz Kendall, to mark the publication of the latest phase of the Keep Britain Working Review.
Also in attendance were business bodies BITC and UK Hospitality, senior leaders from household employers, such as Aviva and Five Guys, and Sir Charlie Mayfield who headed up the independent Keep Britain Working Review.
The review examined the role of the employer in supporting people with long-term health conditions and disabilities to stay in work and get into work, and the benefits this brings to businesses and the wider economy.
The roundtable, held on 20 March 2025, discussed findings from the discovery phase of the review and plans for the coming months. It was also a chance for business bodies and employers to talk about good practice to support those with disabilities and long-term health conditions in their workforces.
Our Director of Profession, David D’Souza, attended the roundtable and highlighted the important role of the people profession and employers in creating clear pathways to help people stay in work, including:
- Improving access to HR and occupational health for SMEs
- The importance to wellbeing of skills development and the chance to progress at work.
- Prevention is better than cure – it’s vital that employers understand the factors behind economic inactivity and help their people to re-enter the workforce when they are ready, backed up by supportive measures, such as mentoring.