People professional development
How we help people from all backgrounds get in and get on in HR, Learning & Development, Organisational Development and all people professional roles.
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Emma saw the big picture, and she never judged. She helped me understand what I needed to thrive and how to communicate that with confidence.
Krystle Siaw, Senior People Partner at the LEGO Group and mentee
Creating a stronger, more diverse people profession
We champion better work and working lives for all. That’s why we’re developing those who are under-represented in the people profession. We’re building a professional community whose experiences and insights will make work more fair and inclusive for everyone.
We’re focusing our free, nationwide support on those who face barriers getting in and getting on in the people profession:
- people who need financial support to begin their CIPD studies
- refugees looking to get started or transfer their experience
- people from under-represented groups facing barriers to progression as leaders or HR directors.
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What I wish I’d known – HR Directors
How we make a difference
Each year, more of our senior people professionals step up to support those joining and progressing in the profession. And with great results. To date, over 45% of participants in our over-subscribed Aspiring HRD programme are from ethnic minorities. 15% have a disability (or prefer not to say). Almost 45% have been promoted since joining the programme, many to HR director, chief people officer or assistant director roles. And our growing alumni of leaders support each other and mentor others. This means we can scale our work and expand its impact across the people profession.
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Want to help others join or progress in the people profession? Or support our work?
How can we combine our expertise and resources to make a bigger difference?
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