CIPD Level 7 Advanced Specialist Unit: Strategic Employment Relations

This unit focuses on different perspectives of employment relations and the cooperation and conflict that varies between workplaces. There is a key role that institutions beyond the workplace play in shaping people management policy and practice within organisations, and a wide variety of models to emerge, meaning that outcomes are less predictable and relationships must be handled with great care.

This is a specialist unit under the CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management. You must complete all 8 modules to get certified for the full Diploma.

You will critically evaluate different perspectives on employment relations and the cooperation and conflict that varies between workplaces, including employer strategies towards trade unions and their fitness for purpose. You will justify the growth of low quality jobs and the decline of high-quality roles in different parts of the economy and how to support voice that will contribute to improved levels of organisational performance and employee outcomes. You will also critically analyse the role of collective bargaining in determining pay, and review the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration, conciliation and mediation and their role in the resolution of work disagreements. Finally, you will examine the design and implementation of grievance and disciplinary procedures to help mitigate risk and resolve problems.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, learners will be able to:

• Understand different perspectives on employment relations and how they influence the roles of people professionals and line managers.
• Understand how external institutions can shape employment relations at organisational level.
• Understand how people professionals can work with employees and trade unions to sustain mutuality and voice.

You may be an experienced people practitioner who cannot commit to the full CIPD Diploma programme or you may wish to undertake this unit to challenge yourself and deepen your understanding in a certain area of HR. Or you may be looking to get a taster for what to expect from a CIPD Level 7 Qualification.

Contact us and our friendly advisers would be happy to discuss your career goals and the assessment requirements and ensure this the right pathway for you.

You don’t need formal qualifications but ideally you will have a relevant degree or HR experience. Contact our expert team, who will be happy to offer advice on what is right for you and get you started on developing the knowledge and skills you need to help you on your way to achieving your career ambitions.

Studying towards the Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management will ensure you fulfil your potential. Upon completion of this unit you will have completed one of the units needed to achieve the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management, which can help you become a Chartered Member of the CIPD. You won’t receive the full qualification until all 8 units have been completed.