CIPD Profession Map

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 ‘Thinking Performer’ also challenges what (s)he sees/does and thinks for him/her-self instead of blindly following orders. The situation may have changed which affects the usual way things are being done or why they are needed. (S)he looks beyond the results to why they are required and tries to make a positive difference to the organisation. Every organisation is a living organism and the HR professional should be a (pro)-active member rather than a follower. In the HR Professional Map this is represented by required behaviour such as ‘curious’, ‘courage to challenge’ and ‘personally credible’.

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.

As learned in Occupations, completing a developmental profile can be beneficial in both, learning about a client and identifying their needs. Through identifying a client’s needs, occupational therapists can create appropriate interventions to assist the client with those needs. These interventions can be beneficial in improving a clients well-being and life balance.

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.

HR professionals have to think carefully about what they are doing in the context of their organization and within the framework of recognised body of knowledge. They have to perform effectively in the sense of delivering advise, guidance and services that will help the organisation to achieve its goals.

Investigate resources and write a guidance leaflet which covers key points of the areas detailed below.

The HRPM is a visual illustration of the activities, skills and behaviours required to be effective in an HR role. It based on information and best practice shared globally by HR professionals. Many organisations around the world now use it to benchmark their HR capability.

The professional working in this area of HR ensures that the relationship between an organisation and its staff is

* As the CHRP course covers the knowledge requirement, don’t forget to include the activities and behaviours that have been identified from the HR Profession Map that you need to include.

I constantly have a thirst for knowledge which has led me to gain a CIPD qualification.

FOUNDATION CHRP CL&D ASSESSMENTRecording, analysing and using HR information (3RAI)3RAI_F203A_HR_June – Core Unit Assessment – Version 3 June 2012Student name:

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 purpose of this report is to give you a better understanding of the CIPD Human Resources Profession Map; it is a map that sets out the standards that have been developed by various groups of people of HR Professionals, Senior Business People and Academics and it is aimed at setting the bar high for future HR Professionals. The CPD Map covers 10 professional areas (2 of these are Core areas), 8 behaviors which are set out across 4 bands of competence. The CPD Map is designed to be used by HR Professionals worldwide, in any profession regardless of the size of the company. (CIPD Website, no date)