HR People Pod
Listen to episodes of HR People Pod, the CIPD’s fortnightly podcast providing expert insights from HR leaders discussing the topical issues impacting the world of work.
Listen nowA look at cultural differences in meeting processes and expectations
This review takes a fascinating look at the differences in how meetings are organised and conducted in 5 different countries across the globe. The findings show the importance of cultural intelligence when hosting or attending meetings with delegates from different countries.
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Jake joined the CIPD in 2018, having completed a master’s degree in Social Science Research Methods at the University of Nottingham. He also holds an undergraduate degree in Criminology and Sociology.
Jake’s research interests concern aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion, such as inequality, gender and identity in the workplace. Jake is currently involved in the creation of a research project examining the effectiveness of organisational recruitment programmes and their relationship with workplace performance.
Jake leads research on the CIPD Good Work Index programme of work, exploring the key dimensions of job quality in the UK. Jake has also written several CIPD evidence reviews on a variety of organisational topics, including employee engagement, employee resilience and digital work and wellbeing.
Listen to episodes of HR People Pod, the CIPD’s fortnightly podcast providing expert insights from HR leaders discussing the topical issues impacting the world of work.
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How the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) developed a diverse talent pipeline to leadership
26 Aug, 2026
Compare your health and wellbeing practices with the latest trends, drawn from CIPD 2026 research data.
An exploration of how generative AI tools like ChatGPT can be used effectively to support human resource management
Researchers investigate the daily obstacles faced by HR practitioners when trying to work proactively rather than reactively
An investigation on how generative AI tools can impact gender bias in leadership training
Examining the impact of HR practices on employee wellbeing