Excel in your studies and kickstart your career as a people professional with this brand new textbook for the CIPD Certificate in People Practice.
Use this brand-new textbook written to support the Level 3 CIPD Certificate in People Practice to succeed in your studies and launch your career as a people professional.
Structured around the core knowledge and behaviours needed for the Level 3 CIPD qualification, People Practice provides a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of the key areas of the people profession. This includes business, culture and change in context, workforce analytics and the necessary skills and knowledge for people professionals. This book covers everything from understanding how external factors impact organizational goals, how to develop professional courage and build ethical and inclusive practices through to recruitment, performance, reward and supporting others.
Written by the team who developed the new CIPD Level 3 qualification, this book will ensure that students learn both the theory and practice necessary for their academic studies and their future careers. Full of case studies, exercises, key definition boxes and reflective questions, this book will allow students to test their understanding, see how the theory applies in the workplace and develop their critical thinking skills. Further reading suggestions in each chapter encourage a wide and broad engagement with the subject. Online resources include PowerPoint slides, a lecturer's manual and multiple choice questions for students.
Written to support the new CIPD Level 3 Foundation qualification by the team who developed the syllabus
Provides guidance on workforce analytics to enable students to use data and evidence to make informed business decisions and add organizational value
Outlines the core behaviours and skills for people professionals including, developing professional courage, working ethically and managing change
Online resources: Lecturer manual, Powerpoint slides and student multiple choice questions
Includes key definition boxes, exercises, case studies and further reading to ensure a clear understanding of both the theory and practice, broad engagement with the subject and critical thinking skills
Karen Waite
Karen Waite is the founder and director of Leap Like A Salmon Ltd, a people development business that specialises in online continuing professional development. Her passion for technology enabled learning and vision to inspire a step change in the capture and management of CPD has led her to challenge perspectives and champion change, to
encourage self-awareness, reflection and engagement. She has considerable enthusiasm, experience and skills in management and professional development and has designed and implemented programmes for all types of
businesses at various levels of management. She has worked with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in many roles and currently is Lead External Quality Adviser (LEQA). Also enjoys giving back in voluntary roles within local business and schools. She is located in Yorkshire in the UK.
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"People Practice is indeed a complete guide! It provides full coverage of the topics existing and aspirant people managers and specialist practitioners of HR, L&D or OD need to know and understand to plan and deliver great people practice. The activities and case studies prompt reflection and provide inspiration in equal measure and will encourage readers to evaluate people practices in their own organisations. It should be essential reading for all those who are intent on creating and sustaining great people practices."
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"This book provides a comprehensive overview of the core elements of people practice, which will be extremely useful to all students studying HRM, but also HR practitioners as a part of their professional development. In particular, it draws on a number of contemporary issues and with the inclusion of activities and case studies, it supports the practical application of this knowledge helping to bring the learning to life."
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"The perfect accompaniment for both CIPD students and people professionals. The range of topics reflect the changing nature in the world of work in today's organisations. It is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental components of modern HR, written by leading experts who provide insightful perspectives, alongside relevant activities and case studies. This easily understandable and relatable book is an essential resource for all aspiring and practicing people professionals."
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"This is an essential guide for academics teaching the new CIPD qualifications, as well as for students and practitioners. The text has clearly been designed to meet the new CIPD standards and written collaboratively by those highly experienced in the field of human resource management."
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