CIPD NORTH: REGIONAL INSIGHTS
Welcome to the spring issue of Regional Insights. We have strong plans this year to build on the successes we achieved in 2022, and expand our growing regional networks and communities to continue to add value and support the needs, and professional development, of our members’ and stakeholders. This includes delivering online and in-person network and forum meetings to provide insights and knowledge and connect HR professionals with their peers across the region. We’ll also be delivering another exclusive Good Employment Summit with the Northern Metro Mayors – more details on this on page 3. As part of our work with the Northern Metro Mayors, we have developed a Northern Workplace Forum to drive the good work agenda across the Northern England. The forum will connect key stakeholders including the combined authorities, chambers of commerce, Acas and HR leaders, to maximise the impact, and reach, of the good work agenda and fair work charters in the region, among employers.
We are also publishing a Northern report on our Good Work Index for the first time in June this year. The annual CIPD Good Work Index measures a range of job quality aspects, including employment essentials, such as pay and contracts, and the realities of work experienced by workers themselves. As we look ahead, the cost-of-living, wellbeing and hybrid working are just some of the challenges that the people profession is grappling with. In this issue, we will explore how organisations such as Everton Football Club and OpenMoney are responding to such challenges. We are mindful that supporting employees through tough times, including the economic downturn and industrial strikes present many issues for employers and people teams. The need for good leadership has never been more important, and this is demonstrated in a new paper that I contributed to, with recommendations on how leaders and managers can learn and adapt to keep up with changing times. Known as ‘Leadership for Good Employment’ – the paper, produced by the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter includes the thoughts and
findings from Gillian Drakeford MBE, former Global Executive and UK CEO to IKEA, and various leaders across Greater Manchester. We have also created a new online hub full of free guides and resources to help you support your organisation through tough economic times, work with unions, and look after your own wellbeing here. Daphne Doody-Green, Head of CIPD in Northern England
Daphne with Gillian Drakeford MBE, former Global Executive and UK CEO to IKEA.
REGIONAL INSIGHTS
Spring 2023
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