Specialist knowledge
Discover the broad range of specialisms within the people profession
Discover the broad range of specialisms within the people profession
The people profession includes a broad spectrum of opportunities. We’ve outlined the specialist disciplines across HR, L&D, OD&D and beyond. If you work in one of these areas, or want to deepen your expertise for your own development, this is where you can explore career paths and plot your progress through your chosen areas of expertise.
The people profession is a broad and international community within which there are many specialisms. Together, this range of specialisms can help to shape successful organisations."
No matter what level you’re at, or what role you fulfil, the specialist knowledge areas show you how to apply your expertise to make a positive impact. For example, if you are an L&D consultant, you're likely to select the L&D specialism. If your role also supports the development of talent, you may also need to use some of the Talent Management specialist knowledge standards.
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Creating a holistic approach around engagement which enables workers to have a voice and be their best.
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Ensuring the relationship between an organisation and its people is managed through transparent practices and relevant law.
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Creating inclusive cultures where individuals can thrive.
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Ensuring workers have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil individual and organisational needs and ambitions.
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Designing organisation models and systems, and developing behaviour and culture, to enable organisation strategy and performance.
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Identifying, attracting and recruiting to get the right people for the organisation.
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Creating remuneration and benefits approaches which are aligned to current and future organisation needs and market conditions.
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Maximising potential through talent identification, engagement and planning.
Tackling barriers to work today whilst creating inclusive workplaces of tomorrow.
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The Profession Map is for everyone in our profession – individuals and teams, members and non-members. Learn more about the Profession Map and how you can use it.
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