About us

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.