4DEP Activity 1
Unit 4DEP (HR)
Activity 1.1
Summary of the CIPD HR Profession Map
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 map is designed as follows:
At the core of the HRPM are two crucial areas:
Strategy, Insights & Solutions
Develop an understanding of the organization, its’ stakeholders and the environment it works in.
Gather and analyse data to determine areas of threat or opportunity.
Share insights with colleagues and managers to influence the development of policies, ensuring diversity and equality is considered in all cases.
Discuss changes with employees, ensuring they have an understanding of the reason behind it and expectations.
Keep records and review progress at regular intervals
Leading HR
Considering the priorities of the business and commercial success, advise and challenge others to drive sustained performance.
Create a personal Continuous Development Plan, acting on feedback and taking responsibility for own learning and growth.
Deliver sound policy, practice and guidance. Act as a role model and influence others.
Build a skilled, capable and motivated workforce. Continue to measure and develop resource and talent within the organization.
Ten Professional Areas
Relevant to the different functions within HR. This can be used to focus on the knowledge or activities required in each role at different levels of expertise and responsibility. It may be used as a benchmark to identify areas for development, or to gain an understanding of other HR roles.
Eight Behaviours
Demonstrates the desired behaviours for HR professionals to carry out their functions effectively. It also notes attitudes that could be conceived as negative or undesirable behaviours.
Four Bands
Finally, the
Activity 1.1
Summary of the CIPD HR Profession Map
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 map is designed as follows:
At the core of the HRPM are two crucial areas:
Strategy, Insights & Solutions
Develop an understanding of the organization, its’ stakeholders and the environment it works in.
Gather and analyse data to determine areas of threat or opportunity.
Share insights with colleagues and managers to influence the development of policies, ensuring diversity and equality is considered in all cases.
Discuss changes with employees, ensuring they have an understanding of the reason behind it and expectations.
Keep records and review progress at regular intervals
Leading HR
Considering the priorities of the business and commercial success, advise and challenge others to drive sustained performance.
Create a personal Continuous Development Plan, acting on feedback and taking responsibility for own learning and growth.
Deliver sound policy, practice and guidance. Act as a role model and influence others.
Build a skilled, capable and motivated workforce. Continue to measure and develop resource and talent within the organization.
Ten Professional Areas
Relevant to the different functions within HR. This can be used to focus on the knowledge or activities required in each role at different levels of expertise and responsibility. It may be used as a benchmark to identify areas for development, or to gain an understanding of other HR roles.
Eight Behaviours
Demonstrates the desired behaviours for HR professionals to carry out their functions effectively. It also notes attitudes that could be conceived as negative or undesirable behaviours.
Four Bands
Finally, the