Developing yourself as an effective HR practitioner (4DEP)

Developing yourself as an effective HR practitioner (4DEP)
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Taking my learning forward
This paper provides a final reflective statement on my overall development as a Human Resources (HR) practitioner. This statement addresses the key skills as well as behaviour that I have developed over the course of the programme, and how my development compares with what I originally planned. Moreover, this statement also provides a description of how I will take my learning forward into my role and what I can contribute to improve service delivery within my organization. Lastly, this statement describes my learning points and development goals for the future.
Major skills, knowledge and behaviour developed during the programme
Through this programme, I have attained skills which will enable me to assist government, industry and businesses in improving their productivity by way of improving HR management. I have been able to develop knowledge and skills in key areas including Human Resource Management; Human Resource Selection; Compensation; Performance Management; Legal Issues in HR; Diversity Issues; as well as Labour Relations. (i) Human Resource Management (HRM): in this area, I have developed skills and knowledge for describing trends in the composition of labour-force and the way in which these trends impact HRM practice. I have acquired skills and knowledge that will enable me to strategically plan for the personnel required to attain the objectives and goals of an organization. Moreover, I have gained skills and knowledge on the process of job analysis and its significance as a foundation for HRM practice, and the way that legislation impacts HRM practice. I have also obtained skills and knowledge regarding the methods that can be employed in the selection and placement of staff members. Other skills developed include skills for developing and evaluating employee training program. (ii) Human Resource Selectio...