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CIPD Level 55CO02AC 3.1

KPIs, SLAs and Practical Application

5CO02Evidence-based practice

This CIPD Level 5 learning video, part of unit 5CO02 Evidence-based Practice, explores how organisations measure both financial and non-financial performance through KPIs, SLAs and practical application frameworks. Aligned with assessment criteria AC 3.1, the video examines key performance indicators, service level agreements, and complementary tools such as balanced scorecards, alongside metrics including revenue, profit margins, cash flow and return on investment. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how organisations evaluate performance across financial results, productivity, stakeholder satisfaction, legal compliance and environmental standards to inform evidence-based HR decision-making.

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Assessment Criteria 3.1

Appraise different ways organisations measure financial and non-financial performance.

Indicative Content

Measurements of financial and non- financial performance: for example revenue, gross and net profit, cash flow, return on investment, productivity, key performance indicators, service level agreements, balanced scorecard or similar performance management tools; stakeholder benefits and feedback, customer satisfaction, legal compliance, compliance with environmental standards, sector ratings.

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Video covering: KPIs, SLAs and Practical Application

About 5CO02Evidence-based practice

CIPD Level 5
5CO02
Learning Outcome 3

This unit addresses the significance of capturing robust quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform meaningful insight and influence critical thinking. It focuses on analysing evidence through an ethical lens to improve decision-making and how measuring the impact of people practice is essential in creating value.

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