There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

The module examines the range of methods and approaches used by employers to manage and develop talent within their organisations to enable them to meet their strategic goals. By having the overarching aim of exploring talent management within organisations; in other words, the need to have the right skills/talent available, and in the right place at the right time; the focus is on how different HRM policies and practices can influence and impact such talent within the organisation. The module takes account of both internal and external contextual factors influencing organisational approaches to people management, including overarching themes of resourcing and talent management; learning and development (HRD); flexibility and workforce planning; diversity; performance and reward management; leadership; green HRM and employer branding. The module recognises the challenge for organisations, HR and line managers to minimise employee costs at the same time as trying to maximise employee value, and it provides scope to debate the theory and philosophy of people practices within the reality of its organisational implementation and everyday use.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate current developments and academic research surrounding talent management and development in organisations and demonstrate an ability to make appropriate recommendations to organisations on design, implementation and enhancement of people practices within organisations.

LO2: Critically explore the theory and practice related to the strategic aspects and operational activities concerned with talent management and how these are integrated with other areas of HRM practice.

LO3: Critically analyse and reflect on the knowledge and skills required in implementing people practices within organisations to demonstrate essential skills in problem solving, decision making, influencing, and working with others.