Lloyds Banking Group: Partnership during COVID-19

This case study examines how Lloyds Banking Group and its two recognised trade unions Accord and Unite worked effectively together during the pandemic. Read more
Just Transition

Ahead of the COP26 Climate Summit, IPA has produced, in partnership with FES, a report exploring the UK’s journey towards preparing the workforce for net zero. Read more
Rewards after Covid: Back to the future

Dr Duncan Brown, a member of the IPA's Executive Committee, writes about the need for a focus on better pay and reward strategies as part of our rebuilding post-COVID. As he argues, a return to 'normal' pay policies as they were before the pandemic is not acceptable and we must seize this opportunity to build a fairer, more consistent and more compassionate future. Read more
A Guide to Establishing Staff Networks

This CIPD guidebook, written by IPA, provides managers and staff representatives with advice on setting up staff networks for women, BAME, LGBT+. Read more

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Making the case for engagement

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Latest News

Staff Forum or Trade Union. Why not both?

There is continuing debate about whether a staff forum can be as effective as a trade union. Read more
Knowledge Exodus

An insightful presentation on a key issue facing many organisations; a knowledge exodus that is happening now but is sometimes not being noticed. Read more
The Alternative Great Resignation

At Royal London the Colleague Representative Forum played a key role in bringing colleague voice to the fore as the approach to hybrid working was developed. Read more
Managers: out of sight does not mean out of mind

The uptick in remote working for some parts of the labour market during COVID led to an initial boom in social activities at work as we attempted to find virtual replacements for those water-cooler moments. Read more