Activity one

Human Resources is at a time where change is imminent. Policies, training and procedures have to be current and polished in order to keep relevant in the forever-changing L&D department. It can be argued that the company’s sustainability and growth depends on its HR team and how well their knowledge and experience are executed through their daily tasks. The ‘CIPD’ map gives fellow HR employees a strong chance to implement growth and develop a further understanding of their career, and in their role of the company. It is designed to include role descriptions, behaviours and guidelines of what makes an effective HR practitioner. (Source: CIPD) The CIPD map

It can be seen that ‘’Insights, strategy and solutions’’ are at the core of the map, prioritising the importance and basic need that all businesses require. In order to run an effective company, the key information that is then passed down to your HR team and then ultimately the employees, has to be succinct, clear and focused. ‘’Insights, strategy and solutions’’ highlights the core principle in which the HR team handles each new situation. So, for example, if an issue occurs it must first be understood and put into context. It must then be dissected with a well thought out plan put into place, before finalising and put into practice, ensuring no risks in the process.

‘’Leading HR’’ follows suit from ‘’Insights, strategy and solutions’’, at the core of the map. It sees the HR employee develop their own understanding and taking ownership, securing their effect throughout the company. ‘’Leading HR’’ can be defined as a HR employee understanding and acting, rather than observing.

Both of these core subjects are fundamental steps to any HR employee. The map very successfully highlights the key steps to take before you can either begin, or improve upon, a career in Human