Examine the evidence behind the claim that flexible working arrangements support inclusion and diversity
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a huge increase in remote working. This is an important form of flexible working arrangements (FWAs), which enable employees to determine how, when and where they work. Here, we examine the evidence underpinning the impact of FWAs on inclusion and diversity (I&D) through an evidence review and shorter evidence summary.
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The annual HR practices in Ireland survey helps you to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the profession and facilitates benchmarking to improve practices and impact
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In this blog, the CIPD’s senior public affairs manager Hugo Forshaw runs through the 2026 election results from England, and what people professionals need to know.
In this guest blog, Dr Raysa Geaquinto Rocha of the Essex Business School at the University of Essex, offers insights from interviews and surveys with neurodivergent professionals across the UK.
We examine research evidence to understand if and how HR practices influences organisational performance and key workplace outcomes
Find out what the evidence says about building trust and psychological safety
Research exploring how to develop people managers who drive organisational success
Explore the latest research on how to create a positive environment to build and nurture effective teams