N/A

The module examines the range of methods and approaches used by employers to resource their organisations to enable them to meet their strategic goals. In examining these, the module is structured under the umbrella heading of Talent Management (in other words, the need to have the right skills/talent available, and in the right place at the right time). The module takes account of both internal and external contextual factors influencing organisational approaches to talent, including: job and competency analysis; recruitment; selection; human resource (HR) planning and flexibility; diversity; performance management; reward management; 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 employee resourcing within the reality of its everyday use.

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

LO.1 Evaluate current developments and academic research in employee resourcing and demonstrate an ability to make appropriate recommendations to organisations on design, implementation and enhancement of employee resourcing interventions;

LO.2 Critically explore the theory and practice related to the strategic aspects and operational activities concerned with employee resourcing and how these are integrated with other areas of HRM practice;

LO.3 Critically reflect on the knowledge and skills required in employee resourcing interventions in order to demonstrate essential skills in problem solving, decision making, influencing, and working with others.