Three reasons why the CIPD profession map is future-fit

The CIPD itself conducted research into the experiences of practitioners that prompted the redesign of the map. Aimed not only at HR generalists but those who specialise, the focus is on values-based decision making that is grounded in research and analysis. This evidence-based approach aligns with our strongly held beliefs about how the solutions we offer employers must be grounded in extensive research and experience.

The CIPD say HR professionals will be able to use the new profession map to:

• Build capability in themselves, teams and organisations.
• Develop expertise in emerging areas of practice.
• Drive sustainable organisational change.
• Be a more confident, decisive and credible people professional.
• Prove their value as an expert on people, work and change.

The new framework is agile enough to identify key trends in HR such as “people analytics”, “employee experience” and “diversity”, whilst being built to evolve and be added to over time. People professionals are being equipped with standards that align to all levels of CIPD membership: associate, chartered and fellow. A new ‘fundamental’ level has been introduced to offer better support to HR professionals at an earlier stage of their career.  The map is designed to demonstrate the new capabilities required from people professionals in an ever-shifting landscape of the workplace itself.

People are at the heart of HR. In spite of the rise of artificial intelligence and increasing automation, valuing people and recognising their contribution in the world of work will always be critical to a company’s success.

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