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CIPD Level 55OS04AC 2.2

Legal and regulatory frameworks driving variation in people practices

5OS04People management in an international context

This CIPD Level 5 learning video for unit 5OS04 – People management in an international context explores how legal and regulatory frameworks drive variation in people practices across borders, directly addressing assessment criteria AC 2.2. The video examines how core and specialist HR functions such as employee relations, discipline and grievance, performance management, and reward systems are modified to comply with local employment legislation and regulations in different countries. You'll discover why organisations must adapt their approach to diversity, ethical practice, and cultural considerations when operating internationally, alongside the influence of local customs on HR strategy. By watching this video, you'll gain the knowledge needed to explain the critical relationship between legal frameworks and international people practice variation.

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Assessment Criteria 2.2

Explain why people practices can vary across international boundaries.

Indicative Content

Consideration of how core and specialist people practices are affected, modified and disseminated in regard to local employment legislation and regulations. Differences in managing employee relations, diversity and ethical practice, discipline and grievance, performance and reward, influences of customs and cultures.

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About 5OS04People management in an international context

CIPD Level 5
5OS04
Learning Outcome 2

This unit is designed to provide people practitioners with the necessary knowledge and understanding to effectively manage people in an international context.

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