Assignment 4DEP
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This report sets out to describe the HR professional map and identify the skills, behaviours and knowledge in Band 2 that I consider most essential in the Employee relations role.
The HR Professional Map
In 2009 the CIPD conducted a report on what human resource practitioner's did, their roles, and activities.They interviewed practitioner's from a large number of professions across different sectors and the result was the production of the HR professional map, that does not focus on job titles, but instead focused on the skills and behaviours. It is simple, flexible and can be used as a whole or in part. Starting with and including the two core professional areas, it consists of ten professional
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There are six activity areas, along with tasks performed at each band level, theses are Personal leadership,Leading others, Leading Issues:HR function design and service delivery,HR resource planning and development, delivering value and performance in HR teams and managing HR budgets and finances. The knowledge areas for this core professional area are Leadership, HR service delivery models, Commissioning services and Resource, Performance and Financial management.
Employee relations is one of the remaining eight professional areas, an Employee relations professional is required to display knowledge of a strong understanding of employment law, or can access relevant,current and planned changes to laws relevant to the organisation. There is also a requirement to identify and act to mitigate risk to the organisation, have the knowledge of employee relations risks, and is able to coach managers to resolve issues, they will also know how to analyse, collate and feedback on communications and messages heard.
Activities completed by an Employee relations practitioner are grouped under the headings, Employee relations strategy, policy and practice. Policy, advice and guidance. Complex casework. Collective negotiation and consultation and Health and well being.
When an Employee relations Practitioner is displaying competences in band two they will be reactive in most activities, issue lead dealing with current or near term issues. Behaviours
Employment legislation exists to protect both Employee and Employer and must be adhered to at all times. Legislation assists in regulating the relationship between Employers and Employees in order to ensure that abuse does not take place. It gives the employee a sense of security, and ensures we receive all the benefits we are entitled to.
The report will discuss the CIPD HR Profession Map and how the framework and standards within it define a HR professional. The professional areas, the bands and the behaviours will be outlined and the two core professional areas as well as two behaviours will be evaluated to explain how they uphold the concept of ‘HR Professionalism.’ Examples from the knowledge and activities in band 2 will be used in support.
1. Briefly explain how the CIPD HR Profession Map defines the HR profession, including the professional areas, the bands and the behaviours.
Investigate resources and write a guidance leaflet which covers key points of the areas detailed below.
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The professional working in this area of HR ensures that the relationship between an organisation and its staff is
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I have been asked to provide a report that supports the retention of the HR function within our organisation. In this report I will explain how Human Resource activities support the organisations strategy and how HR professionals support line managers and their staff.
References:Paul Blyton and Peter Turnbull (2004) "The theory of employee relations" The Dynamics of Employee Relations (3rd edition) PALGRAVE MACMILLAN Printed in ChinaJohn Gennard and Graham Judge (2002) "Employee Relations Strategies and Policies: Management style" Employee Relations (3rd edition) London: Cromwell Press, Trowbridge, WilrshireEd Rose (2004) "Theoretical Approaches to employment and industrial relations" Employment Relations2nd edition Prentice HallRasmussen & Lamm, (2002) "R&L,
Further to the recent organisation re-structure forecasting the closure of the HR department, the following report has been created to highlight the importance of the HR activities and the support it offers within the organisation.
We currently have an experienced team of skilled consultants who are key to our expansion and growing reputation as a professional and knowledgeable contact centre recruiter. You will integrate well with the team and they are delighted to have you on board.
2. Leatherbarrow, C., Fletcher, J. & Currie, D. (2010) Introduction to Human Resource Management. 2nd Edition. London: CIPD
HR also serves organisations by handling administrative duties such as payroll, supporting workplace safety and advising line managers regarding employee relations (Mayhew, 2014).
Employment relations can cover a broad range of specific issues and features of any organization with employees relevant to establishing and maintaining positive employer/employee relationship