Scenario You work for a large UK-based NHS trust in its People Management department where you specialise in providing advice and guidance to colleagues about employment law issues. In the last few days, you have received ten emails that you now need to answer. These are summarised below. Provide answers to each of these, aiming … Read more
AC 1.1: Explain the concepts of, and connections between self-directed and social learning. Self-directed learning and social learning are key concepts in education and workplace learning, both playing vital roles in fostering lifelong development and continuous growth within organizations (Carpenter & Willet, 2021). Self-directed learning refers to an individual’s ability to manage their own learning … Read more
Explain how ParcelCare can strategically position themselves in competitive labour markets. (AC 1.1). To position itself competitively in the labour market, ParcelCare conducts market analysis to identify workforce trends and benchmark against other delivery and logistics providers. By reviewing competitors’ employee value propositions—including pay, benefits, and workplace culture—ParcelCare can better understand the strengths and gaps … Read more
Explain how ParcelCare can strategically position themselves in competitive labour markets. (AC 1.1). To position itself competitively in the labour market, ParcelCare conducts market analysis to identify workforce trends and benchmark against other delivery and logistics providers. By reviewing competitors’ employee value propositions—including pay, benefits, and workplace culture—ParcelCare can better understand the strengths and gaps … Read more
Differentiate between employee involvement and employee participation and how they build relationships. (AC 1.1) Establishing a public-sector organisation requires careful consideration of interpersonal dynamics, particularly when the leadership team primarily originates from the private sector. Such leaders may be unfamiliar with the distinct expectations and cultural norms of a public-sector workforce. To foster a unified … Read more
With reference to the CIPD Profession Map, appraise what it means to be a people professional. (AC 1.1). According to CIPD (2024) a professional is someone who meets the requirements of their field through expertise and qualifications and competencies and follows both industry standards and ethical obligations. A professional upholds integrity through continued professional development … Read more
Evaluate the concept of evidence-based practice including how approaches to evidence-based practice can be used to provide insight that supports sound decisionmaking across a range of people practices and organisational issues. (AC 1.1) Introduction Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is a modern approach to decision-making that integrates the best available research, professional expertise, and stakeholder needs. Within … Read more
Evaluate the extent to which the flat non-hierarchical structure was appropriate under Kirsten’s ownership and the extent to which the hierarchical bureaucratic structure is suitable under Chaffinch Group’s ownership. (AC 1.1) Divisional Structure Applying the divisional structure in the Calmere House setting would be beneficial in enabling the organisation to deal with its expanding operations … Read more
Task 1 AC 1.1 Different stages of the employee lifecycle and the role of the people professionals in the lifecycle Employee life cycle is defined as every stage an employee goes through until they leave a job (Gupta, 2019). Employee lifecycle has 6 key stages; attraction, recruitment, on boarding, development, retention and separation (Cattermole, 2019). … Read more
Task 1 Explain one ethical principle and one professional value that you consider to be important, and which underpin your behaviour at work (or in your studies). For each of these, provide a real example of HOW they inform your approach to work. Ethical and Professional Values in the Workplace Ethics assist people to know … Read more