Introduction to sustainable working and workforce planning
FREE01 – HR & Sustainability
This CIPD Level 0 learning video introduces sustainable working and workforce planning as part of the FREE01 – HR & Sustainability unit, specifically addressing assessment criteria AC 2.2 on how HR policies and practices can promote sustainable working. The video explores key HR functions including recruitment and selection, learning and development, performance management, reward strategies, job design, flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, and equality, diversity and inclusion practices that contribute to fair work and organisational sustainability. By watching, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how workforce planning integrates with sustainable HR practices and the practical mechanisms through which organisations can embed sustainability across their people strategies.
Assessment Criteria 2.2
Discuss how HR policies and practices can promote sustainable working.
Indicative Content
To include: workforce planning; recruitment and selection; learning and development; performance management; reward; job design; flexible working; wellbeing; equality, diversity and inclusion; fair work.
What You'll Learn
Video covering: Introduction to sustainable working and workforce planning
About FREE01 – HR & Sustainability
To develop learners’ understanding of sustainability as a people issue and the role people professionals play in embedding sustainable, ethical and responsible working practices.
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