Overview

Topics may include but will not be limited to:-

Historical Development of the HR function. Strategic HRM & HRM strategy. The role of the HR practitioner. Human resourcing. Human resource planning. Recruitment and selection. Facilitating learning and development. Reward and performance management. The employment relationship Managing diversity Health & well-being Employment law Handling and managing information & analytics

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -D- to D+ (40-49%): No major omissions or inaccuracies in the deployment of information/skills. Some grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Integration of theory/practice/information present intermittently in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. -good -B- to B+ (60-69%): Very good performance Most of the relevant information accurately deployed. Good grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills. -excellent -A- to A+ (70%+): Outstanding Performance. The relevant information accurately deployed. Excellent grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practice elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Strong evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills. -another level-C- to C+ (50-59%): Much of the relevant information and skills mostly accurately deployed. Adequate grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Fair integration of theory/practice/information in the pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Some evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe and evaluate key theory, processes and practice relating to the employee lifecycle

• Describe the historical development of HRM as a strategic partner within the business

• Develop an awareness of how HRM is contextual through exploring HR in public, private, SMEs and not-for-profit organisations

• Develop an awareness of important legislation including (but not limited to); managing diversity, health and well-being, and managing information & analytics

• Understand the role of the CIPD, the HR practitioner and HR function within organisations