CIPD Policy

@cipd.bsky.social are here at the UK's first-ever Working Dads' Summit. We discussed how we can support working dads and working flexibly, and parental leave. The event will also address the gender pay gap and getting more mothers back into the workplace.

@cipd.bsky.social are here at the @libdems.org.uk conference, attending the Business Day and some panel events, including one on carers' leave.

We asked @eddavey.libdems.org.uk a question: What more can workplaces do to support family/unpaid carers to remain in work?

Thank you to the Work and Pensions Select Committee on highlighting @cipd.bsky.social's work in their latest report to government👇

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Menopause in the workplace: A HR leader's toolkit Prof Petra Stute: Welcome to the EMAS Menopause in the Workplace Podcast, a special series celebrating World Menopause and Work Day, held every year on September 7. This Global Awareness Day was launc...

@cipd.bsky.social's Senior Policy Advisers have represented us at the events hosted by the European Menopause and Andropause Society to celebrate World #MenopauseandWork day. This is an important workplace #wellbeing issue.

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Last week, we were pleased to welcome the Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders, to @cipd.bsky.social's joint event with @prospectunion.bsky.social. The event focused on what good industrial and employment relations look like and how employers and trade unions can work better together.

CIPD | The CIPD offers recommendations to the UK Government's potential plans around ethnicity and disability pay reporting Learn about the CIPD's response to consultations and wider recommendations for the UK Government's potential plans around ethnicity and disability pay reporting

In his latest article, @charlescotton.bsky.social discusses @cipd.bsky.social's response to the consultations and wider recommendations for the UK Government's potential plans around ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting.

www.cipd.org/uk/views-and...

CIPD | Briefing | An update on flexible and hybrid working practices CIPD research shows how flexible working contributes to attraction, retention, wellbeing and inclusion, though challenges remain around access and awareness of upcoming legislative changes

In the latest issue of @cipd.bsky.social Update newsletter, our research shows how flexible working contributes to attraction, retention, wellbeing and inclusion, though challenges remain around access and awareness of upcoming legislative changes. 👇

www.cipd.org/uk/views-and...

@cipd.bsky.social are here at the #WorkingDads Employer Awards 2025 in Parliament. We were delighted to judge and be a partner organisation. Congrats to the winners.

The awards highlight the important work businesses are doing to support working dads and promote gender equality in the workplace.

CIPD | Briefing | Ahead of the summer recess, we review the latest proposals for the UK Employment Rights Bill Carl Quilliam and Claire Deller-Rust summarise on the UK Government’s Employment Rights Bill (ERB) amendments and the key next steps to watch out for

@cipd.bsky.social's @carlquilliam.bsky.social and Claire Deller-Rust, summarise what is happening with the Employment Rights Bill and the key next steps to watch out for. 👇

www.cipd.org/uk/views-and...

CIPD | Government’s parental leave review must consider the reality of working parents’ lives

Today @cipd.bsky.social is pleased to see the government's review of the parental leave & pay system.

We'll be encouraging the government to consult thoroughly to ensure the recommendations work for all.

Read our response: ow.ly/AyXE50WiXm7

#CIPD #HR #Press #ParentalLeave #Pay #Support #Employers

A great workshop from CIPD Senior Policy Adviser Hayfa Mohdzaini earlier this week, talking through the people factors of investing in AI #BridgeAI

Parliamentlive.tv Economic Affairs Committee

@cipd.bsky.social’s public affairs manager @carlquilliam.bsky.social is giving evidence to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee on older workers and supporting them in the workplace.

www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

@cipd.bsky.social are here at the #WorkHealthSummit discussing the importance of how to support people back into the workplace who have been ill or how to support people in the workforce that are unwell.

Thanks to @commonswec.parliament.uk for mentioning @cipd.bsky.social work on paternity and shared parental leave in your latest report. 👇

CIPD | Analysis | Employers may have to become more transparent about employee pay

With gender pay gaps at their lowest since 2017, @charlescotton.bsky.social and @esmeraldavbon.bsky.social look at the progress made by large British firms & at the role of HR teams in reporting, in this issue of @cipd.bsky.social Policy Update👇

www.cipd.org/uk/views-and...

Great speech by @cipd.bsky.social CEO, Peter Cheese, at the SOM/RSM spring event on the value of workplace wellbeing and the role of occupational health @cipdpolicy.bsky.social

CIPD | Briefing | An overview of key policy and political issues facing devolved nations in the UK

Our Senior Public Affairs Officer for UK Nations, @fraserwelsh.bsky.social, discusses the key areas the @cipd.bsky.social will be engaging on in both Wales and Scotland, to help influence policy affecting the world of work.

www.cipd.org/uk/views-and...

Do you want to be part of shaping national guidance on suicide awareness?

A new British Standard on suicide awareness, comment here:

Short survey: bit.ly/4iNhdYI
Full draft: bit.ly/3YFxQ1B

#SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #WorkplaceWellbeing #BSI #BS30480

CIPD | Briefing | How is the Employment Rights Bill progressing in the House of Lords?

@cipd.bsky.social's @carlquilliam.bsky.social gives us an update on what is happening with the Employment Rights Bill.

You can find his article here, which also highlights our amendment: www.cipd.org/uk/views-and...

Petition: Introduce a legal right to paid bereavement leave There is currently no legal right to paid bereavement leave (time off work when a loved one passes away) in the UK, except parental bereavement leave. Working parents who suffer the loss of a child a...

Did you know that in the UK there is no legal right to paid bereavement leave except when a parent loses a child?

Introducing a legal right to paid bereavement leave would give all employees the right to time off.

Sign the petition:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

The Better Hiring Institute is today launching the UK’s Hiring Taskforce to rethink the way the UK hires and position the UK as leaders in global hiring.

CIPD's Chief Executive, Peter Cheese, is speaking in parliament today to support the launch #ukhiringtaskforce #hiring #bhi #hr

We are here at the 15th European Congress on Menopause and Andropause in Valencia. @cipd.bsky.social's policy advisers Rachel Suff and Claire McCartney are leading on a panel discussion about workplace support for the menopause.

You can see our LinkedIn post here 👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/cipd_m...

Calling out to @cipd.bsky.social members, the Department for Work & Pensions launched a survey on the Keep Britain Working review.

Here's the form 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...

CIPD | Labour Market Outlook Read our latest Labour Market Outlook report for analysis on employers’ recruitment, redundancy and pay intentions this winter

Today, we have launched our latest Labour Market Outlook Spring 2025 📊

We highlight:
- Rising costs 📉
- Skills shortages 📈
- Reskilling and retention ⚙️
- Practical guidance for people strategy ⭐

You can find it here: ow.ly/UFwp50VQUMU

From yesterday, the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act will give new workplace rights to eligible parents.

To help HR teams and employers prepare, we created an infographic with key information
🔎 Find out more: cipd.org/uk/knowledge...

#HR #EmploymentLaw #NeonatalCare #HRPolicy