A.C. 1.1 - Assess the strategic importance of current, future and anticipated HR requirements | UNIT 7012V1

UNIT 7012V1

Assignment Brief: Strategic human resource planning.

»         INTRODUCTION

This unit is about the role of human resource (HR) planning and the links with strategic objectives.

»         SCENARIO

Learners may use their own employment context, or that of another organisation with which they are very familiar, to base their assignment. However, in the case that they are not able to do so, please use the below scenario: -

You are a senior manager at a medium sized organisation. You have been asked to review your current staffing in relation to meeting the organisational strategic plan. Analysis of internal and external factors affecting the plan is part of your remit and it has been suggested you examine options to meet the plan in the present and anticipate future HR needs. Within your analysis there may be the possibility of staff redundancies and so legal compliance is a key factor.

»         TASK 1: UNIT 7012V1

Explain how organisations can assess current, future and anticipated HR requirements and the strategic importance of correct HR planning.

Analyse how HR planning should link to the strategic plan. Assess impacts on the strategic plan arising from HR planning.

Guidance word count: 750 - 850 words

A.C. 1.1 - Assess the strategic importance of current, future and anticipated HR requirements

A.C. 1.2 - Analyse how HR planning impacts on the strategic plan

»         TASK 2: UNIT 7012V1

Select four HR laws and evaluate how the legislation influences organisational HR plans. Ensure the four laws cover different aspects of HR legislation. Describe a process for recruitment and selection of new staff that complies with current legislation and organisational requirements. Review how effective the process is in relation to the acquisition of suitable staff.

Guidance word count: 700 - 800 words

A.C. 2.1 - Evaluate the current legal requirements influencing a HR plan

Assignment Brief: Unit 7012V1: Strategic human resource planning

A.C. 2.2 - Describe a process for recruitment and selection of new staff that complies with current legislation and organisation requirements

»         TASK 3: UNIT 7012V1

Describe what is meant by organisational culture. Identify key factors of organisational culture which may affect the recruitment and retention of staff. Ensure positive and negative aspects of the culture are identified when describing the possible effects on recruitment and retention.

Evaluate the ways in which organisations provide flexibilities and changes to working practices. Identify the drivers for such changes including a discussion concerning the ‘work-life balance’.

Guidance word count: 750 -850 words

A.C. 3.1 - Discuss how organisational culture affects recruitment and retention of staff A.C. 3.2 - Evaluate work life balance issues and the changing patterns of work practices

»         TASK 4: UNIT 7012V1

Disciplinary and grievance procedures enable organisations to adhere to a consistent legal framework.

Identify the process to be followed in a grievance situation ensuring legal compliance.

Describe the stages of a discipline process which results in an employee being dismissed and explain how the process complies with HR legislation.

Explain the role of ACAS, Employment Tribunals and other external agencies that could be involved in grievance, discipline and dismissal process. Briefly identify why organisations may seek to implement mediation rather than employment tribunals.

Guidance word count: 800 - 1,000 words

A.C. 4.1 - Identify the process to be followed in a grievance situation

A.C. 4.2 - Describe the stages of a discipline issue that results in dismissal

A.C. 4.3 - Explain the role of ACAS, Employment Tribunals and other external agencies that could be involved in grievance, discipline and dismissal processes