Module Code: H7RTP
Long Title Resourcing and Talent Planning
Title Resourcing and Talent Planning
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: COLETTE DARCY
Module Author: FRANCIS BLACK
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Show an awareness of and be able to undertake core talent planning activities in light of key contemporary labour market trends.
LO2 Demonstrate the knowledge and capability to contribute effectively to the development of resourcing strategies
LO3 Effectively manage the full range of organisational recruitment and selection activities, consistent with the standards of professional best practice and within the framework of relevant legislation in Ireland.
LO4 Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to manage employee retention effectively.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

As per programme requirements (outlined in 4.2.2 Minimum requirements for general learning)   

 
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Employment markets
Contemporary trends in the Irish Labour Market and internationally Role of government, employers and trade unions in meeting future skills needs Concept and significance of tight and loose labour markets International Resourcing
Planning for Talent and Talent Management
Talent Management and the Talent Management loop Stages in HR/workforce planning and its use in practice The case for and against HR planning Adapting traditional HR planning Succession Planning
Resourcing
Job analysis - competency frameworks, job design and job sculpting Recruitment Advertising Strategy - employer brand, social media and recruitment options Alternative recruitment methods - informal approaches, use of agencies, educational liaison Selection approaches - shortlisting, interviews, references, pre-employment checks Advanced method of employee selection - biodata, assessment centres, personality tests, ability tests, gamification. Evaluating selection methods - reliability, validity and efficacy Recruitment, selection and the legal context - ethical issues and legal compliance
Employee Retention
Measuring and analysing turnover – voluntary, involuntary, costing & benchmarking Reasons for leaving & exit routes Employee retention and reward Employee retention and development opportunities Employee retention and effective line management Measuring effectiveness of retention of talent initiatives
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
The assessment is a team-based assessment and is worth 100% of the marks for the module. It will examine all learning outcomes. As part of a small team, learners are required to design a detailed Recruitment and Selection plan for a position of their choice, grounded in sources of best practice. They are also asked to write a retention plan for the job role. The assignment brief will be issued to learners at the start of the module.
Assessment Type: Formative Assessment % of total: Non-Marked
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: Yes
Assessment Description:
Formative assessment activities will be undertaken during classes, for example: Writing a job description exercise Crafting a person specification exercise Critiquing a job advertisement exercise Case studies Students will work on these activities in small groups (or occasionally on their own). Groups and/or individuals will present back their solutions and recommendations. Discussion will be facilitated and in class feedback on their solutions to cases/ exercise will be given.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Repeat Strategy: Feedback on work submitted will be given and the Repeat Assignment will involve reflection on that feedback and improving and reworking the original submission. In some instances, an alternative new assignment may be given.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom and demonstrations 32 Per Semester 2.67
Directed Learning Directed e-learning 6 Per Semester 0.50
Independent Learning Independent learning 212 Per Semester 17.67
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.17
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecturer Supervised Learning To be delivered in block 1 24 Every Week 24.00
Independent Learning Block 1 101 Every Week 101.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 24.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Taylor, S. (2019), Resourcing and Talent Management, 7. CIPD, London, [ISBN: 658.3].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • COOK, M. (2016), Personnel Selection: adding Value through People – a changing picture, 6th edition. Wiley Blackwell.
  • Gunnigle, P. Heraty, N & Morley M.J. (2017), Human Resource Management in Ireland, 5th Ed. Gill & Macmillam, Dublin.
  • Carbery, R. Cross, C (eds).. (2018), Human Resource Management, 2nd Ed.. Macmillan, Dublin.
  • Torrington , D , Hall, L & Taylor, S, Atkinson, C. (2017), Human Resource Management, 10th Edition. Pearson, Harlow,available as an e-book in the NCI library catalogue. Chapter 8 and chapter 9 are relevant for this module: Chapter 8 – Recruitment & Chapter 9 – Selection methods and decisions.
  • Wilkinson, A, Redman, T & Dundon, T. (2017), Contemporary Human Resource Management – Text and Cases, 5th Edition. Pearson, Harlow,Chapter 3 – Recruitment & Chapter 4 – Selection. Available online from library (also hard copies).
  • Armstrong, Michael. (2020), Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, 15th Edition. Chapter 24, Recruitment and Selection, London.
  • Taylor, S. (2008), People Resourcing, 4th Ed. CIPD, London (several hard copies in the library – although an older text this book is very good on core principles of best practice Recruitment & Selection).
  • SUFF, R. (2006), Using employer websites to attract new recruits, IRS Employment Review, No 845, 21 April. pp.42-45..
  • CIPD (2012) ‘LinkedIn will not replace CVs’ People Management, March 2012 London:CIPD.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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