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The latest HR and employment news, views and updates from the CIPD

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Christmas office closure times
The CIPD office will be closed during the festive season – from 13:00 on Friday 24 December 2021 until Monday 3 January 2022 and will re-open 09:00 on Tuesday 4 January 2022
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Five essential leadership skills for the new world of work
In the wake of the pandemic, work has changed forever. Which key skills will give HR leaders an edge in the new normal?
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How to make a hybrid workforce more visible
The shift towards all-things digital during the pandemic means it’s easier than ever to make your workforce more visible and identify who is performing at their best – especially when they are not in the office every day.
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Two-thirds of employers do not trust their staff to work remotely
The survey by Ricoh Europe, which polled 1,500 business decision makers across Europe, found that 65 per cent did not fully trust their staff to do their jobs from home. Additionally, nearly two-fifths (39 per cent) said they believed their staff do …
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Seven ways to bring company culture to the home office
The abrupt transition to home working for many last year was not plain sailing. As Covid restrictions came into force, many companies struggled to shift their working practices all online, and only after a year or so into the pandemic have many becom…
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Four ways to help managers perform better
Managers play a crucial role in motivating employees, monitoring their wellbeing, and steering teams through the current upheavals to working life. But 90% report they need more support and coaching from HR teams to do the job properly.
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Understanding what really drives your workforce
From recruitment and onboarding through to everyday performance management, understanding employees’ individual motivations can not only help you attract and retain the right people, but also get the best out of them. So how well do you know your wor…
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What will the future of work and skills look like
Organisations that create a culture of learning agility will have a competitive edge over the next five years and beyond, says Dr Elouise Leonard-Cross
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Culturally diverse teams are more creative
New CIPD report shows that multicultural teams are more creative than homogenous teams, as colleagues are able to share unique perspectives and experiences