Unlocking Opportunities: How Employers Can Break Down Barriers for Young People
Young people are the future of our workforce, but too many face barriers that prevent them from getting a foot in the door. With nearly…
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New research by CIPD highlights need to ‘reclaim’ apprenticeships for young people and for skills levy to boost training across the economy
Report from CIPD and Youth Futures Foundation shows strong employer backing for Apprenticeship Guarantee for young people, to reverse the collapse in provision for those…
Growing number of employers report increased productivity as they embrace home and hybrid working, new CIPD research finds
The number of employers who report that an increase in homeworking has increased their organisation’s productivity or efficiency has jumped significantly over the last year,…
Wellbeing and mental health drop down the business agenda
Report says health and wellbeing of workers must remain a business priority and should not be de-prioritised as a ‘nice to have’ Wellbeing and mental…
New resources for employers who want to take action against in-work poverty
New research from the CIPD highlights fragile state of many employees’ finances, but shows the positive impact workplace support can have. Despite rising inflation, nearly…
Majority of FTSE 100 firms don’t provide data on skill investment, workforce diversity or employee wellbeing in their annual reports
Greater transparency and a standard framework for workforce reporting is needed to help leaders, investors and potential employees understand how businesses are building productive and…
Employers set to award record pay rises in 2022 in the face of tough recruitment conditions, new CIPD research finds
Employers anticipate making pay awards of 3% in 2022 as they look to combat increasing recruitment and retention difficulties. This is the headline finding from…
Ruby McGregor-Smith appointed new CIPD president
Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE has been appointed the new president of the @CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development. McGregor-Smith has been…
CIPD invites people professionals to input into Code of Conduct review
Review will inform next iteration of the Code with all those working in HR, or associated with it, encouraged to take part The CIPD is…
The Flexible Working Taskforce launches new employer guidance on hybrid working to promote best practice
Members of the Flexible Working Taskforce have published new practical guidance to help employers develop fair and sustainable hybrid working practices (@CIPD). The guidance…