1. Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development We’re here to help you succeed in your career

2. About the CIPD The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the leading professional body for those involved in the management and development of people in Ireland and the UK. We have over 132,000 individual members, with a growing international membership across 120 countries.

3. About the CIPD in Ireland Over 70 years of experience. 6,500 members and growing. Facilitating networking through its seven regional branches and annual CIPD Ireland Conference. Supporting the ever-changing needs of the local HR community. Helping members to upgrade their membership and enhance career prospects. Dedicated member benefits including local member website www.cipd.ie, quarterly publication, People Focus and employment law updates.

4. The CIPD is committed to… leading in the development and promotion of good practice in the management and development of people serving the professional interests of its members nationally and internationally upholding the highest ideals in the management and development of people.

5. Join the CIPD today and enjoy a wealth of member benefits Access the ideas and experience of over 132,000 HR professionals. Save money – special discounts on course books and study aids. Save time in your study – use the CIPD’s extensive information resources. Stay up to speed – be informed about the latest in employment law. Enhance your career – command a higher salary and increase your chances of promotion. Accelerate your professional development through the use of CPD tools. Find more information at www.cipd.co.uk/memberbenefits

6. Access the ideas and experience of over 132,000 HR professionals Unparalleled networking opportunities: CIPD branches attend CIPD world-class conferences and exhibitions at discounted rates. Be part of our online community: gain knowledge and exchange ideas through popular CIPD online communities exclusive interviews with leading HR practitioners, thinkers and opinion- formers via monthly podcasts.

7. Enjoy savings through CIPD membership Save 20% on student textbooks and 10% off all other books when purchased through the CIPD. (www.cipd.co.uk/bookstore or call +44 870 800 3366) Free subscription to the award-winning People Management magazine and CIPD Ireland’s quarterly People Focus. Further savings on CIPD research reports, surveys and Coaching at Work magazine, plus events and training courses.

8. Stay up to speed and save time Find the information you need fast – access the CIPD Library, Europe’s largest collection of HR material. Free professional advice on employment law. www.cipd.co.uk – access to 330 industry journals, 10,000 company profiles, research, reports and training resources. www.cipd.co.uk/studentsupport – dedicated newsletters (Shine and CIPD essentials), online student guides, past papers and examiners’ reports.

9. Enhance your career opportunities Enjoy CIPD support throughout your career: access to courses and qualifications career information online important CPD tools to strengthen your professional credibility reach chartered status and our professional designation will be an asset in the job market.

10. CIPD membership grades We’re with you every step of the way through your professional development Chartered Companion (Chartered CCIPD) Chartered Fellow (Chartered FCIPD) Chartered Member (Chartered MCIPD) Graduate member Licentiate member Associate member Affiliate member (studying) Affiliate member (non-studying) Organisation membership

11. Get the recognition you deserve Becoming a chartered member will give you additional status and recognition. It is a mark of quality that will reflect your successful career progression.

12. Get the recognition you deserve Use of designatory letters after your name (for example Chartered MCIPD, Chartered FCIPD) to show your fully qualified professional status. Command a higher salary and increase your career prospects. Receive your free copy of Impact, the CIPD’s quarterly update on research and policy. Chartered members can vote on CIPD constitutional matters and apply to be a branch officer.

13. Join the CIPD today at a preferential rate This includes: unlimited access to Europe’s most extensive HR library and information services member-only online resources (employment law, 330 online journals and magazines, 10,000 company profiles, surveys, reports and research, podcasts, etc) fortnightly People Management magazine and quarterly People Focus discounts on CIPD textbooks, training and events the best tools to plan your career advancement through CPD and chartered status. Annual membership is only €206

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17. CIPD contact details CIPD Ireland Marine Houe Clanwilliam Place Dublin 2 Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 1 653 0400 Fax: +353 1 (0) 1 655 0500 Email: info@cipd.ie www.cipd.ie