Partner Testimonials

We are proud to work with our partners who bring expertise and insights from a range of disciplines. This selection of testimonials provides a flavour of the value and benefits they receive through being part of the CRF network.

  • Owen Ferguson

    Managing Director, GoodPractice

    “CRF members work at the very forefront of HR, OD and L&D practice, tackling the major issues and challenging the profession to evolve. Through our partnership with the CRF, which includes access to our award-winning online toolkit for all CRF members, GoodPractice has been able to connect with organisations that share our passion for modern learning and development solutions, informed by evidence-based research.”

  • Jeremy Campbell

    Chief People Officer, SD Worx

    "CRF events are thought provoking and insightful and the perfect opportunity to network with like-mined professionals– my team enjoy attending and always come away engaged and energised. CRF are streaks ahead of other HR networks and never fail to deliver a high-level programme."

  • Mimi Armstrong

    Director, Business Development, Duke Corporate Education

    "Since first partnering with CRF in 2015, we have been delighted with our partnership at all levels of the organisation. From its extremely responsive and professional staff, to its first-class programme and thought leadership content, we have found CRF to be a very good fit with our culture and a great complement to our focus on getting leaders ready for what’s next."

  • Steve Girdler

    Managing Director EMEA & APAC, HireRight

    “We at HireRight have been delighted with the many benefits of partnering with CRF, from the opportunities to discuss issues facing HR professional around the world, to their collaborative approach and the chance to be involved in cutting-edge research. As a global business we are both practitioners and suppliers to the HR profession. CRF allows us to be at the forefront of change for our customers and our own organisation. We look forward to a continuing prosperous partnership.”

  • Stein Jacobsen

    Corporate Development Director – Team Europe, IMD Business School

    "After one year as a CRF Partner, I can clearly see the benefits to IMD. Their pragmatic approach to research and focus on bringing value to the end user, is very much in line with IMD’s philosophy. This is clearly reflected in their regular theme-based events which offer excellent dialogue opportunities with senior professionals within the HR and L&D area. All CRF activities are superbly run by a highly motivated and member focused team, who make a real difference."

  • James Froud

    Partner, Bird & Bird

    "The partnership [with CRF] adds another dimension to the service we offer our clients. Access to CRF's thought-leading industry content and impressive HR community helps us to speak our clients' language; to better understand the business context in which we advise and to share learning [with our clients]. This is hugely valuable. CRF events stand-out for always challenging the status quo but doing so in a convivial and fun environment. It is a special chemistry they practise - and the reason our relationship has continued to flourish."