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Supporting transgender and non-binary people at work: Guide for people professionals

How to support transgender and non-binary people at work, as part of a broader equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace

What does EDI mean in the workplace and why is an effective EDI strategy vital to business?

Briefing | Social mobility in the workplace

Research on how an employee's socioeconomic background or class affects their development opportunities and how to maximise social mobility in the workplace

Are British employers making progress on the gender pay gap?

Implications and recommendations for HR teams on the trends and developments in gender pay gap reporting in Britain

Bonuses and incentives

Understand the basics of bonuses and incentives, the trends in their application, and how to design and operate schemes effectively and ethically

Reward: an introduction

Introduces the basics of reward, which includes pay and benefits, and outlines the UK legal position

Briefing | Where 'Next' for equal pay?

Charles Cotton, CIPD senior adviser on pay and reward, explains the recent cases on equal pay claims and explores how you can protect yourself as an employer while also paying people fairly

Tackling in-work poverty: Guidance for employers

This guide explains in-work poverty, its effects and what employers can do to help

Resourcing and talent planning report

Trend analysis and benchmarking data on recruitment, retention and talent management to inform HR and employers on practice considerations and decision-making

CIPD Good Work Index: Northern Ireland

A Northern Ireland summary of the CIPD Good Work Index 2024 survey report

CIPD Good Work Index: Wales

A Wales summary of the CIPD Good Work Index 2024 survey report

Working Lives Scotland

Dedicated analysis of job quality and its impact on working lives in Scotland

Wellbeing at work

Understand the links between work, health and wellbeing, and the role of stakeholders in adopting an organisational approach to employee wellbeing

How people professionals can look after their own mental health

Advice on how to manage your wellbeing when working in HR

CIPD Good Work Index: Northern Ireland

A Northern Ireland summary of the CIPD Good Work Index 2024 survey report

CIPD Good Work Index: Wales

A Wales summary of the CIPD Good Work Index 2024 survey report

Resourcing and talent planning report

Trend analysis and benchmarking data on recruitment, retention and talent management to inform HR and employers on practice considerations and decision-making

Recruitment: UK employment law

Explore our collection of resources and Q&As covering the recruitment process, from pre-employment checks and case law, to employing overseas workers

Labour Market Outlook

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

Age-diverse workforces

Explore the CIPD’s point of view on age diversity in the workplace, including recommendations for employers and actions for the UK Government

Evidence-based L&D - Learning at the point of need

Outside the workplace we’re blessed with an abundance of tools to learn at the point of need. But what can we achieve in the workplace?

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Learning theories that impact on design

Learn about the influence of theories on how people learn and the shift away from simplistic learning styles theory

Methods of delivering learning interventions

Outlines different learning methods and what to consider when choosing between them

Learning evaluation, impact and transfer

Review approaches for evaluating learning and gain insights for consideration

Critical role of HR business partnering in HR operating models

How can people teams balance line managers’ need for operational people management support while growing their team’s strategic influence through the HRBP role?

What makes an effective HR operating model transformation?

We look at how investing in digital technologies, HR skills and culture drive success in restructured people functions

Transforming the HR operating model: NatWest Group

A case study of an HR function shifting from an Ulrich+ model towards an employee experience-driven model

Transforming the HR operating model: Tesco

A case study of a people function shifting to a four-pillar model to deliver a more consistent employee experience throughout the organisation

Health and safety: UK employment law

Explore our collection of resources around legal issues surrounding health and safety at work, including employers' obligations

Bullying and harassment: UK employment law

Explore our collection of resources around bullying and harassment in the workplace

Analysis | Proposed changes to unfair dismissal rules risk more insecure work

Meaningful consultation is needed to ensure the Employment Rights Bill delivers intended outcomes, says Ben Willmott, CIPD Head of Public Policy

Tracking potential law changes

Find out what may change under the Labour Government and how you can prepare