Code of Professional Conduct
Understanding the CIPD's Code of Professional Conduct procedures and investigations
Setting professional standards
CIPD membership demonstrates a commitment to the highest standards of practice in HR and L&D
We are the only professional body in the world that can award Chartered status to individual HR and L&D professionals. It's our job to define what professionalism in HR and L&D looks like, and to provide the tools and resources to help our members meet those stringent standards.
Most employers look for more than a qualification when recruiting HR practitioners; they look for a symbol of professionalism that indicates an individual’s commitment to raising their standards of knowledge, capability and ethical practice.
CIPD membership demonstrates that you meet our rigorous entry criteria and professional standards. As well as adhering to our Code of Conduct, all members of the CIPD (except Student and Affiliate members) must demonstrate that they have the technical knowledge, skills, behaviours and experience outlined in our membership standards which are aligned to the levels in the Profession Map.
The People Profession
Now and for the future
What we do
What does championing better work and working lives look like in practice?