MSc in Human Resource Management
November 2022 to September 2024
Michael Bear ACIPD
I value empathy and compassion to foster a positive environment and enhance team dynamics. I aim to use my HRM expertise and passion for tech to advance human capital and organisational excellence.
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CIPD Level 5 (Module 1)
On 16 November 2022, I submitted the first of nine summative assessments for my CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management. This assessment required 12 written answers, totalling 5000 words, to questions about organisational performance and culture. On 21st November 2022, my review was graded as a "high pass", and...
Sickness Absence Explained
Being unwell is a misfortune we all share from time to time. Being unwell at work comes with several risks: contagion, loss of productivity, and worsening sickness. As such, it is in everyone's interest to understand the process of long and short-term sickness in the world of work. In 1983...
An Overview of Human Resources
The term 'human resources' was first coined by the economist John R. Commons in The Distribution of Wealth (1893). As a recognisable function of the working world, it was not until the 20th century that Human Resources (HR) developed practices to address misunderstandings between employers and employees. Over time, practices...
'Job' versus 'Role'
When referring to vacancies, many use the terms 'job' and 'role' as a synonym of each other. There is a nuanced difference. A 'job' is an organisational function of defined tasks, duties or activities. A 'role' is the part played, emphasising specific behaviour patterns to achieve desired outcomes. This distinction...
CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management
Paused - focussing on Level 7 equivalent Masters Degree