We help organisations thrive by focusing on their people, supporting our economies and societies. We’re the professional body for human resources (HR), learning and development (L&D), organisation development (OD) and all people professionals – experts in people, work and change.
With more than 160,000 members globally – and a growing community using our research, insights and learning – we give trusted advice and offer independent thought leadership. And we are a leading voice in the call for good work that creates value for everyone.
"People are at the centre of it all. If we want the best performance from our organisations, we have to look after our people."
Our work
Supporting the people profession
Explore our membership promises and discover how we're committed to championing your career growth and professional impact.
CIPD products and services
Our people
Where we work
Working with us
Influencing public policy
Our history
Throughout 2024, we will be launching new products, services and initiatives that align with your needs. We promise to you, and to the profession, that:
- We’ll always be a career partner that supports you at every stage of your career
- We’ll provide clear and timely guidance on the issues of the day
- We’ll make sure we spotlight the work of individuals and the wider profession, making sure your value is recognised.
- We’ll continue to innovate, listen and learn from people professionals.
Championing better work and working lives around the world
We want to see good work within inclusive and responsible businesses, making our economies and societies stronger. In our changed and changing world of work, the need to deliver on this has never been more urgent.
We lead and support the people profession, setting the standards, building capabilities, and connecting our international community of HR, L&D, OD and all people professionals. Through our Royal Charter, only we can award internationally recognised chartered status. We offer qualifications and learning programmes that develop our general and specialist practitioners.
With more than 160,000 members globally – and a growing community using our research, insights, and learning – we provide a strong voice for our profession. We work with governments and organisations to campaign for better work. We help people managers support their diverse teams to get the best out of their people, meeting the demands of changing workplaces and working practices.
Our charitable status means we provide an inclusive community and independent voice across the world. We lead debate, challenge when it matters and use our influence for the better. We see a future where work helps people to find their talents, develop them, and protect their wellbeing, so they can give their best. We want to improve work for all, strengthening the people profession and recognising their vital part in achieving this purpose.
CIPD Trust
Tackling barriers to work today whilst creating inclusive workplaces of tomorrow.
Influencing policy
Our public policy team champions better work and working lives by shaping public debate, government policy and legislation.
We are the only professional body that can award chartered status to all people professionals
How our structure, governance and leadership keep our charitable and business activities responsible, accountable, sustainable and transparent
Growing our reach, growing our impact
Read all the latest updates about our work to lead and support the people profession to champion better work and working lives
