Why performance? During his opening speech at the CIPD Annual Conference in Manchester, Chief Executive Neil Carberry underlined the importance of focusing on performance. Here, David Ducheyne, EAPM President-elect, reflects on that call for the profession to demonstrate its contribution and asks: what does it take to make sustainable performance possible? The purpose of HR I have a simple ...

Coaching is becoming a strategic capability for organisations navigating constant change. As AI reshapes work and traditional leadership models become less effective, organisations need people at every level who can adapt, think critically and take ownership. A coaching culture helps build this capability by improving everyday conversations, strengthening trust and accountability, and embedding learning into ...