Gruppo Il Sole 24 Ore and AIDP sign a partnership agreement on information and services for the HR world
Milan, 16 February 2026 – Gruppo Il Sole 24 ORE and AIDP – Associazione Italiana per la Direzione del Personale (Italian Association for Personnel Management) – announce the signing of a partnership agreement aimed at developing joint initiatives in the field of information, analysis and professional services dedicated to job and human resources issues.
The agreement provides for collaboration on the creation of technical and specialist editorial content, with the involvement of representatives from the AIDP network, while respecting the autonomy and editorial line of Il Sole 24 Ore. There is also an agreement that will allow AIDP members to access the editorial products and professional services of the Il Sole 24 ORE Group at favourable terms.
The partnership is responding to the growing complexity and transformation of the job market and aims to promote the dissemination of qualified information, up-to-date tools and authoritative analysis to support managers, professionals and businesses.
“With this agreement,” explained Federico Silvestri, CEO of Gruppo Il Sole 24 ORE, “we are further strengthening our presence in the field of employment and professional issues, leveraging the contribution of one of the leading associations in the world of human resources. The combination of Il Sole 24 Ore's editorial excellence, our Group's value-added services and the in-depth expertise of the AIDP network allows us to promote the dissemination of highly qualified and useful knowledge to address the challenges of the present and the future.”
“This agreement represents a strategic step for AIDP in strengthening the role of the HR community as a key player in change,” said Matilde Marandola, President of AIDP. “At a time when work is undergoing profound technological, organisational and cultural transformations, access to authoritative information, quality analysis and up-to-date tools is a decisive competitive factor. The partnership with Gruppo Il Sole 24 Ore allows our members to combine professional expertise and qualified knowledge, promoting an informed growth of the role of human resources in companies and in the country. It is an alliance that focuses on people, the value of knowledge and the responsibility of those who lead organisations into the future.”
The agreement will last for two years and, in addition to publishing activities and product agreements, will include joint communication and in-depth analysis initiatives on key issues related to work and human capital management.