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ACTIVITY 1
The Human Resources Profession Map
The Human Resources Profession Map is an interactive and ‘living’ online tool developed by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) and comprehensively underlines and explains the specialist functions, the behaviours skills and knowledge required in order for HR personnel to deliver effective and valuable support to an organisation across the HR spectrum. It not only describes the highest standards of professional competence for the organisation it is also used to develop products and services but to support and enhance the professional development of individuals. It is a vital resource for anyone working in or connected to the HR profession.
Four Bands of Professional Competence
Four Bands of Professional Competence
Ten Professional areas
Ten Professional areas
Eight Behaviours
Eight Behaviours
Figure 1: The HR Profession Map Source: CIPD 2013.
As illustrated by figure 1 the map is circular and consists of three main sections, 10 Professional areas (with two core professional areas located in the centre), eight Behaviours and four (rising) Bands of professional competence with each particular area describing what activities and knowledge you need at each band of competence, as well as defining the predominant behaviour required at each activity.
Professional areas
Lying at the centre of the map and
References: Behaviours. (n.d.). Retrieved Sept 09, 2013, from www.cipd.co.uk. Body Language. (n.d.). Retrieved Sept 10, 2013, from www.wikipeda.org. Martin, M., Whiting, F., & Jackson, T. (2011). Human Resource Practice (5th ed.). Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Personal leadership, leading others and leading, The Core of The Profession Map. (n.d.). Retrieved Sept 09, 2013, from www.cipd.co.uk. The Profession Map. (n.d.). Retrieved Sept 09, 2013, from www.cipd.co.uk.