We are pleased to share CRF’s 2026 international programme of research, events and learning featuring two new networks: As today’s context requires HR leaders to turn uncertainty into advantage, CRF continues to build the effectiveness of your HR function. Our 2026 themes are: Supported by our new AI agent Orion which puts the trusted CRF... The post CRF 2026 Programme appeared first on Corporate Research Forum.| Corporate Research Forum
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On 16 September 2025, CRF hosted senior HR practitioners for the event, The New Deal at Work: How is the Psychological Contract Changing? The discussion explored how the psychological contract and employee expectations may be shifting, what is driving those changes and how HR can respond effectively. These Summary Notes present a comprehensive run through... The post Summary Notes: The New Deal at Work: How are Employee Expectations and the Psychological Contract Changing? appeared first on C...| Corporate Research Forum
By Emma Lucas, Associate Director, CRF As learning leaders, we are navigating a perfect storm: rapid disruption, shrinking budgets,rising expectations, and constant change. Yet, in these conditions, our work has never mattered more.Learning is the lever that enables organisations to adapt, close skills gaps, and build the capabilities that drive future success. And yet, in... The post Blog: Why Learning Leaders Need to Sharpen the Saw appeared first on Corporate Research Forum.| Corporate Research Forum
On September 10th, CRF hosted an online discussion for its Diversity, Inclusivity & Wellbeing (DI&W) community on the topic of Reimagining Support for Working Parents. The session featured Charlotte Speak, a parental support consultant and coach, who shared why this issue matters now, introduced a future-ready toolkit for organisations and suggested practical ways that individuals can... The post DI&W Community Summary Notes: Reimagining Support for Working Parents appeared first on Corporat...| Corporate Research Forum
What employees expect from their employer is central to the employment relationship. It is essential that organisations assess, understand and work with the expectations of their workforce in order to shape employee behaviour in ways that contribute to organisational objectives and to provide rewarding work. As is the case for expectations in any context, not...| Corporate Research Forum
Many HR professionals excel at gathering and reporting data but struggle to connect the data to meaningful business decisions. What’s missing| Corporate Research Forum
Corporate Research Forum’s (CRF) purpose is to increase the effectiveness of the HR function through developing the capability of HR professionals, in order to drive sustained organisational performance.| Corporate Research Forum
Many HR professionals excel at gathering and reporting data but struggle to connect the data to meaningful business decisions. What’s missing| Corporate Research Forum
This learning programme will take place in-person, in Central London. The cost of the programme is £2,495 (+VAT) for CRF members and £4,990 (+VAT) for non-members. Senior learning leaders are under more pressure than ever to deliver business impact. Budgets are tightening, resources reducing, expectations rising, and learning is often deprioritised in favour of short-term operational demands. Yet...| Corporate Research Forum
On 16th July, CRF hosted an online session for its Talent, Leadership & Learning (TLL) community exploring the evolving intersection of skills, AI and technology. Catalina Schveninger, HR consultant and former Chief People Officer, shared insights on skills-based organisations, the implications of generative AI and the shifting role of HR and L&D. Key highlights from...| Corporate Research Forum
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In this episode, Richard Hargreaves and Gillian Pillans discuss CRF’s 2025 research, The Changing Role of the HR Leader, which explores how HR must evolve to meet today’s complex challenges. They highlight five key shifts: HR as business leaders, shaping organisational strategy, bringing in external insight, leading on AI and transformation, and adopting a risk mindset....| Corporate Research Forum
The purpose of this Work Psychology Series is to provide an outline of work psychology theory and evidence relevant to various areas of HR activity and consider implications for HR practice. This Work Psychology Series consists of: These reports contribute directly to the effectiveness of the HR function and HR professionals by providing a more...| Corporate Research Forum
This programme is taking place online. The cost of the programme is £1,650 (+VAT) for CRF members and £3,300 (+VAT) for non-members. HR is under increasing pressure to demonstrate business impact. Taking an analytical approach and using evidence, rather than relying on gut instinct alone, is a massive opportunity. Using HR data can help build the credibility of the...| Corporate Research Forum