1.1. Evaluate what it means to be an HR professional with reference to the CIPD’s HR Profession
CIPD’s HR Profession Map sets out standards for HR professionals around the world- the activities, knowledge and behaviours needed for success. It represents an accurate tool that guides an HR practitioner’s learning and development towards becoming an effective HR professional. It was launched in 2009 and today it is used by a large number of organisations to define or benchmark their team of HR professionals at all levels.
The map has a form of a cycle and consists of 10 professional areas and 8 behaviours which are hierarchically split in 4 bands of professional competence. The behaviours are positioned on the edge of the cycle (map) and describe the way HR professionals should carry out their day-to-day activities. Professional areas of the map are built of 2 core areas and 8 professional areas. Insights, Strategy and Solutions and Leading HR are positioned in the middle of the map. They represent core areas of HR profession that are vital to all HR professionals. Manny CIPD reports showed that success of HR professionals depends on their capability to understand business of organisation in general (mission, vision, strategy and context of the industry) and their competence to lead (leading themselves, others and leading issues).
HR Professionals positioned at band 2 of CIPD Profession Map are considered to be at adviser level. Their main activity is to advise and manage HR
Although being a member of the CIPD is not paramount to practising HR, a professional body does have a large role to play in setting and improving professional standards.
The CIPD HRPM is a developmental tool that sets out activities, behaviours and guidelines to become a successful HR Professional. Without a Human Resources team, many companies would fall apart. By HR professionals following the guidelines set by the profession map, this would assure that any organisation would be sustainable and successful.
In other words, an HR professional needs to have the necessary ability, knowledge and skills in the field of people management. However, that is not enough. One also has to be able to apply them in a consistent manner, i.e. one has to be professional at all times, at the same, high, level. This means that it is important for a professional to continue to develop his/her competence, taking into consideration the continuously changing environment and demands.
The concept of "evidence based HR" is using specific tools (key performance indicators) to help clarify course of action, identify errors or omissions, and align HR to corporate strategy. It is a decision-making process combining critical thinking with use of the best available scientific evidence and business information (Rousseau & Barends 2011). It forces HR professionals to measure their efficiency and effectiveness quantitatively. In addition, it presents a clearer way to share information with colleagues in a systematic way. One tool that is used is Critical Path Analysis, which helps illustrate the minimum time
The intend of this paper is to reflect upon my learning experience and feeling in taking the assessment test for Professionals In Human Resources or Senior Professional in Human Resources. The primary goal of this assessment was to assess my knowledge and capabilities pertaining to HR. In addition, it explores potential questions that might be asked on a certification exam. Although I scored adequately 58 out of 70, the assessment revealed some interesting things about how courses build on one another and my career choice as a HR professional.
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.
The HR profession Map captures what successful and effective HR people do and deliver across every aspect and specialism of the profession, and sets out the required activities, behaviour and knowledge.
The professional working in this area of HR ensures that the relationship between an organisation and its staff is
The standards set out in the CIPD Profession Map, developed in collaboration with HR and L&D professionals, senior business people, academics and their organisations across the world, aim to set the bar high, based on research for last five years. They determine what the best HR and L&D professionals and organisations are doing, what they know and understand, to really make a difference and drive the performance of the organisation.
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.
The CIPD HR Profession Map describes what HR professionals need to do, what they need to know and how to do it within each professional area at four bands of professional competence.
The CIPD HR Profession Map sets out what HR Profession need to know, do and deliver at all stages in their careers. The Map covers 10 professional areas, 8 behaviours and 4 Bands of competencies and transitions, from Band 1 for the start of HR career through to band for the most senior leaders.