We are leaders on the issues that affect people and work. We harness the insights and experiences of our HR community. We respond to consultations, we campaign and we influence legislation, often in partnership with other organisations. And we work alongside governments and policy-makers. 

We do it to champion better work and working lives – to drive change that benefits people, organisations, economies and societies. Here's how we go about it.

On this page

"The people profession should be at the forefront of shaping the business response to environmental, social and governance goals."

Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith, CBE, CIPD President

Our Manifesto for
Good Work

We’re calling on the UK Government to create a long-term workforce strategy centred on skilled, healthy and fair work.

Read our manifesto
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How we influence policy

Championing better work and working lives demands a global perspective and a local focus. We harness the insights of our 160,000 members around the world. We engage with governments and policy-makers to influence local decisions and legislation, mostly across the UK. And we share evidence and good practice across our international community.

Our number one priority

Learn about how we’re keeping the spotlight on good work

Our calls for action

Learn about how we’re making our voice heard

Our partners

Learn about who we’re working with to drive change

Our public policy team

Meet the team responsible for sharing insights from the people profession with policy-makers.

PUBLIC POLICY IMPACT

CIPD policy success for
flexible working

Following the UK Government’s announcement to make a request for flexible working a right from day one, we celebrate the impact of our #FlexFrom1st campaign. 

Our campaign Our practical resources
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PUBLIC POLICY ENGAGEMENT

How you can work
with us

There are many ways you can share your insights, amplify the voice of our profession, and help us influence public policy for better work and working lives. 

Help us shape public policy Support local good work standards
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Our latest
annual report

Growing our reach, growing our impact – discover how we're equipping our profession to make work work for all.

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Influencing policy

Our public policy team champions better work and working lives by shaping public debate, government policy and legislation.

Meet our policy team

NEWS, VIEWS AND POLICY

Explore all our views
and insights

Keep up to date with our latest news, views and policy recommendations.

Read our latest insights
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