We’ve been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years. We want to see good work within inclusive and responsible businesses, making our economies and societies stronger. But we can’t do it alone. If you share our ambition to shape a future of work that’s better for everyone, please join us – whether you’re a people professional, a people manager, an employer or a policy maker, we have plenty of opportunities for you to get involved. Network and learn with like-minded professionals at one of our events, give your time and expertise to help make work better for everyone, and showcase your impact in the world of work by entering one of our prestigious awards.

Ways to get involved

Networking and events

Join our online community

Come along to one of our events

Find your local branch

Join our HR Leaders Network

Routes to membership

How to become
a member

Whether you’re just starting out, building your career, or working at the highest level, there’s a route to membership to suit you.

Explore your options
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Give your time and expertise

Support the CIPD Trust

Help us tackle barriers to work and create inclusive workplaces

Join your local branch

Help our local networks to thrive

Shape public policy

Join our call for better work and working lives

More ways to give your time and expertise

People Management
Awards winners

The CIPD People Management Awards are the benchmark of excellence in the HR and People Development professions. Every year we see exceptional entries that showcase the outstanding difference the people profession is making to work and working lives.

Congratulations to all the winners!

 

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Inspire and support careers in the people profession

Join a mentoring scheme

Opportunities for mentors and mentees

Give careers advice

Inspire young people to pursue a career in the people profession

More about careers in the people profession

Student
Conference 2025

Join us online on 8 March for this member-exclusive event and unlock your HR potential.

Book your free place today

Learn more about our work

Our work

The partner, standard and voice for the people profession

Our annual report

Growing our reach, growing our impact

CIPD News

Read all the latest updates about our work to lead and support the people profession to champion better work and working lives

Working with us

Our success relies on the expertise and commitment of a wide range of staff, volunteers and associates

More about us

our purpose

Championing better work and working lives for more than 100 years

Good
work

Supporting our 160,000 members to help organisations thrive by focusing on their people.

Thriving
economies

Sharing our insights to shape work that’s good for people, businesses and economies.

Stronger
societies

Leading the call to help our profession build inclusive, responsible and sustainable organisations.

Our purpose and impact