The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on technology as an enabler of work, with large firms and SMEs turning to its use for flexible and remote working. This has changed where and how people work, increasing the need for digital workplace skills, automating routine and non-routine tasks, and highlighting the people management skills required to manage remote workers en masse.

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Thought leadership

Workplace tech: It can make or break the employee experience

This article argues that, when adopting new technologies, people professionals need to consider, first and foremost, the technology’s impact on the employee experience

Thought leadership

Don’t leave technology in the hands of technologists

This thought piece argues that digital tools are bringing us closer together during the coronavirus crisis, but people professionals still need to be mindful of how they integrate these into workplaces

Thought leadership

Coronavirus and the workforce: Working from home in the 'new normal'

This thought piece explores the pros and cons of using digital technologies to work from home during COVID-19

Evidence review

Developing effective virtual teams

This report gives insight and practice recommendations for running effective remote teams from our evidence-based review

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    Data hub

    Explore the evidence behind workforce trends

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    Automation, AI and technology

    Explore the CIPD’s point of view on automation, AI and technology, including recommendations for employers

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    Technology, AI and the future of work

    How artificial intelligence (AI), robots and automation are shaping the world of work, the ethical considerations and the role of people professionals.

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    Report

    Analysis of the public sector workforce

    Research in this report suggests that improving leadership and people management can help raise the motivation and productivity of the public sector workforce

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    Health and wellbeing at work

    The CIPD’s biennial report exploring health, wellbeing and absence management provides invaluable trend analysis and practice insight to help employers and people professionals develop and maintain supportive, productive workplaces

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    Labour Market Outlook

    Read our latest Labour Market Outlook report for analysis on employers’ recruitment, redundancy and pay intentions

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