CIPD
The CIPD is the professional body for HR and People Development. We’re independent and not-for-profit and hold a highly respected Royal Charter.
We’ve been setting the benchmark for excellence in people and organisation development for more than 100 years. Through our expertise and research we provide a valuable point of view on the rapidly changing world of work. And for our members we’re the career partner of choice, setting professional standards and providing the know-how to drive the HR and L&D professions forward. We exist to make work and working lives better. And at a time of unprecedented change we have the vision, agility and strength to make a real difference to our members, to businesses, to the economy and to all working people.
18/09/2026
Harassment and sexual harassment law changes: how prepared are your line managers?
Changes are coming into effect on 30 October 2026 under the Employment Rights Act 2025.
It’s important that line managers know what the changes mean for them and their teams.
Our new member-exclusive presentation template gives you a practical way to talk through the changes with line managers, including:
🔹 what they need to know and do
🔹 changes to policies and processes
🔹 how they can communicate the changes with their teams.
Access this and other useful resources to help you understand and implement the changes with confidence: https://ow.ly/GcFl50ZMvKu
17/09/2026
Experience Assessment: take the next step in your CIPD membership journey.
If you've been considering Chartered Membership but aren't sure what's involved, join our free webinar to discover how Experience Assessment could help you gain recognition for the knowledge, skills and impact you've developed throughout your career, with no exams or coursework required.
📅 Wednesday 23 September 2026
🕛 12:00 - 12:45 BST
💻 Online
In this live, interactive session, you'll:
🔹 learn what to expect from the Experience Assessment process
🔹 discover how to showcase your experience, achievements and impact effectively
🔹 hear insights from CIPD assessors and successful candidates
🔹 explore the benefits of CIPD membership and how it can support your career
🔹 gain the clarity and confidence to decide on your next step.
Whether you're actively considering applying or exploring your options, you'll leave with a better understanding of how Experience Assessment works and whether it's the right route for you.
Reserve your place today.
https://ow.ly/MzFP50ZMA0J
17/09/2026
Have you completed the 2026 CIPD membership survey yet?
In around 15 minutes, you can share your views and help shape the future of your CIPD membership. ⏰
Tell us what matters to you – from the content, services and member benefits you value to the challenges you face at work and the additional support that would help you most.
Your feedback can help shape how CIPD supports you in your role and across your specialism, and improve the quality, relevance and impact of our content, resources and member services.
Short on time? You can pause and return later, as your responses will be saved.
Complete the survey by 11.59pm (BST) on 11 October for the chance to win one of four £250 vouchers.
👉 Start the survey today: https://ow.ly/3o4i50ZMA3l
14/09/2026
L&D professionals play a vital role in helping organisations build the skills, knowledge and capabilities needed for the future. ✨
And we're here to help L&D professionals get hold of the key research, expertise and insights they need to perform well at work.
Whether you need to:
🔸overcome a challenge
🔸build your expertise
🔸increase the impact of L&D
our practical, specialist tools can help.
From aligning skills with performance, to building a stronger business case, engaging decision-makers, and demonstrating value, they're designed to help you develop your practice and strengthen L&D’s influence.
👉 Explore the tools for CIPD members: https://ow.ly/YN7C50ZKmic
09/09/2026
Are your probation periods up to scratch and legally compliant? Join experts Amanda Chadwick and Andrew Willis for a webinar to explore how the law applies to probation periods, and the impact the Employment Rights Act 2025 will have on them.
📆 Monday, 14 September
💻 online, 11:00 UK time
🎤 Amanda Chadwick and Andrew Willis
After watching this webinar, you will:
🔹understand the legal issues associated with probation periods
🔹learn how to manage those risks and protect your organisation
🔹be aware of the potential consequences of getting things wrong.
Register now to secure your place: https://ow.ly/RP1x50ZLa2A
02/09/2026
Work in the people profession is demanding, fast-paced and vital. The give us the space to stop, bring our community together and celebrate the real difference we make to professional development.
Here's why you need to make sure you are there:
✨ Recognise your team: Give your people the recognition they deserve after a year of hard work and change.
✨ Gain fresh perspective: See the ideas, strategies, and practices setting new standards for better work.
✨ Build your network: Connect with over 1,000 peers, innovators, and leaders from across HR, L&D, and OD.
Join us for the standout celebration of the year in the people profession.
🎫 Book your tickets now: https://ow.ly/W74f50ZHC2M
26/08/2026
Let's be honest, when was the last time you set aside time to invest in your professional development?
Keeping your knowledge up to date is essential, but prioritising this and knowing where to start isn't always easy.
That's why we've developed Keeping Current libraries for CIPD members. 🙌
They bring together carefully curated learning and insights tailored to your career stage, helping you focus on the key topics shaping the people profession today.
💡Ready to start exploring? CIPD members can access their Keeping Current library by logging in to the Learning Hub: https://ow.ly/VB7f50ZFvbV
20/08/2026
'Low hire, low fire' environment is set to continue, our latest survey shows.
Our latest Labour Market Outlook, Summer 2026 finds UK employer confidence remains close to record lows, outside of the pandemic, and shows no signs of recovery since spring 2025.
Of the 2000+ employers we surveyed, only 62% of employers (just 57% in the private sector) plan to recruit over the next three months, with most focusing on maintaining staff levels.
You can read the full report here; explore the data and see our recommendations: https://ow.ly/rer550ZBVcl
"People don't say exactly what needs to be said. And that's where the courage comes in. It takes a risk to be honest and say what's truthfully happening..."
How often do we shy away from tough conversations, or avoid workplace issues in the hope they’ll simply resolve themselves?
What impact is this avoidance having in our workplaces?
On our latest podcast, three brilliant guests join host Nigel Cassidy, Joan O'Connor, Head of Leadership Practice at 10Eighty Jo Carlin, Chief People Officer at Effective Energy Group, and Corinne Micallef, director, facilitator and coach with the National Theatre's Theatreworks programme ✨
🎤 Listen to the podcast here and we'd love to hear your thoughts on why we need to have more courageous conversations at work. https://ow.ly/I9Q650ZBOqw
18/08/2026
The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition is returning to Manchester Central this 4-5 November, packing 55+ hours of conference content into two powerful days. Here’s a peek at your Keynote speakers:
• Jamil Qureshi on the psychology of high performance and driving lasting cultural change.
• Priya Lakhani OBE on leveraging AI and digital innovation to supercharge workforce capability.
• Prof. Herminia Ibarra on evolving leadership behaviours for an unpredictable world.
• Greg Jackson CBE on building high-trust, agile cultures that disrupt whole industries.
Stay tuned for more exciting programme reveals coming soon. If you’re ready to bring actionable insights back to your organisation, secure your Conference pass today for access to four content streams.
🎟️ All Conference delegates save on their Conference pass by booking before 18 September.
Book now: https://ow.ly/i0wQ50ZAVpU
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