Planned website maintenance

CIPD Community will be temporarily unavailable on 12 and 13 February due to planned maintenance and will be back up and running on Saturday 14 February. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to supporting you again shortly.

Focus on

Over the coming months, we'll be putting a spotlight on key topics affecting the changing world of work, so it's easy for you to find what you need and help you gain the capability, confidence and credibility to drive change. 

Our Focus on resources page brings together all of the CIPD's guidance, reports, and advice on these issues, in one, easy to find place. 

Impact of AI and the world of work Workplace skills and productivity UK Government’s Make Work Pay Plan

CIPD Viewpoints
Explore the CIPD's collected perspective on the key issues impacting work, including recommendations, supporting evidence and links to resources for policymakers and employers
Responsible business Employee voice Employee health and wellbeing

Thought leadership
Read our views on the world of work, the people profession, policy and the future for the workforce.
Analysis | Skills for the future: Why investment in early talent is crucial for workforce success UK employment law in January 2026: Employment Rights Act's imminent law changes Future-focused HR: How can HR practitioners stay ahead and prepare for 2026?

CIPD News
Read all the latest updates about our work to lead and support the people profession to champion better work and working lives
Latest UK labour market data highlights need for clearer guidance on employment reforms NHS National Services Scotland: First organisation headquartered and operating wholly within Scotland awarded CIPD PDP status In case you missed it: Prepare for the Employment Rights Act 2025, learn from the profession’s Leading Voices, explore the power of internal mobility and more

Policy
How we influence government policy and legislation to bring about better work and working lives
Our calls for action Good work – our number one priority