27 February 2026
CIPD Manifesto for fair, skilled and innovative work for Wales
CIPD has published its 2026 manifesto outlining recommendations to strengthen Wales’ labour market, including improving job quality, supporting lifelong learning and addressing long‑term labour market inactivity.
The manifesto highlights the need for a more resilient and adaptable workforce in Wales. Key recommendations include strengthening job quality, expanding access to lifelong learning, improving workforce planning and addressing long‑term labour market inactivity. The document also calls for closer collaboration between employers, government and skills providers to support a more inclusive and productive labour market. These proposals align with wider UK labour market trends, including slowing wage growth, rising unemployment and persistent skills shortages in key sectors.
The findings underline the importance of supporting individuals to develop transferable skills and navigate increasingly complex progression pathways. The emphasis on lifelong learning reflects the growing need for workers to upskill and reskill throughout their careers, particularly in digital, green and health‑related sectors.
The manifesto also reinforces the role of CEIAG in helping individuals understand future skills needs and make informed decisions about training and employment. It provides a useful policy backdrop for careers professionals working across education, employability and workforce development.
Read more about the CIPD 2026 manifesto.
The manifesto highlights the need for a more resilient and adaptable workforce in Wales. Key recommendations include strengthening job quality, expanding access to lifelong learning, improving workforce planning and addressing long‑term labour market inactivity. The document also calls for closer collaboration between employers, government and skills providers to support a more inclusive and productive labour market. These proposals align with wider UK labour market trends, including slowing wage growth, rising unemployment and persistent skills shortages in key sectors.
The findings underline the importance of supporting individuals to develop transferable skills and navigate increasingly complex progression pathways. The emphasis on lifelong learning reflects the growing need for workers to upskill and reskill throughout their careers, particularly in digital, green and health‑related sectors.
The manifesto also reinforces the role of CEIAG in helping individuals understand future skills needs and make informed decisions about training and employment. It provides a useful policy backdrop for careers professionals working across education, employability and workforce development.
Read more about the CIPD 2026 manifesto.
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