“Have your say on the snapshot of the people profession”

“Have your say on the snapshot of the people profession”

We’re inviting you to take part in the CIPD’s annual survey on the people profession – a key opportunity for HR and people professionals* to share their perspectives. Your input will help us understand the trends shaping people practice today, the challenges and priorities you face, and how you feel about your career and working life as the world of work continues to evolve.

This research will plays a vital role in informing CIPD policy, thought leadership and practical support for the profession. The findings will be published later this year, providing a clear, evidence-based snapshot of the people profession and amplifying the voice of practitioners like you.

The survey is now live https://www.cipdinsights.co.uk/oa/6dd683 and will be open until 8th June 2026.

* Suitable respondents must be currently working in an HR/people function, not just have HR responsibilities as part of their role. All specialisms with the people profession are welcome to complete the survey as well as independent HR consultants.


Parents
  • So I had a similar but different experience to those noted by colleagues below. Although I chose the appropriate work pattern for me (well, nearly, I am part time but I work 30 hours, I'm not sure why part time is capped at 29), I ticked "other" and wrote in "HR and Volunteering", which is accurate for me and therefore was unable to complete the survey...

  • Hi Gemma, 

    Thank you for your comment and sorry to hear you haven't been able to complete the survey. Our inclusion criteria is tighter this year to ensure we reach HR/people professionals working within the profession- whether that's in people teams or independently. So if you do work in HR you should be able to complete the survey. If you'd like to try again, please chose the option relating to HR, rather than other, to take you through to the rest of the survey. 

    Grateful for your participation in our survey. 

    Rebecca 

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  • Hi Gemma, 

    Thank you for your comment and sorry to hear you haven't been able to complete the survey. Our inclusion criteria is tighter this year to ensure we reach HR/people professionals working within the profession- whether that's in people teams or independently. So if you do work in HR you should be able to complete the survey. If you'd like to try again, please chose the option relating to HR, rather than other, to take you through to the rest of the survey. 

    Grateful for your participation in our survey. 

    Rebecca 

Children
  • Hi Rebecca, I did try again and ticked different boxes. However, I wanted to highlight the fact that my role (which definitely isn't unique, it's a common model in the charity sector where "People" often specifically means HR AND Volunteering) didn't fit the criteria. Perhaps something to consider for future years?

    Best wishes,

    Gemma