This module will introduce learners to the key elements of recruitment and selection by exploring the stages involved in best practice recruitment and selection processes. The module will provide the learners with an understanding of key legislation in the area of recruitment and selection and how to approach equality issues in this area.

1. Identify the most appropriate methods for job advertising and screening candidates.
2. Assess the challenges presented in recruitment methods adopted to ensure equality and diversity of candidates
3. Critically evaluate the essential skills required in the interviewing and selection process
4. Examine the key functions of post interview processes including feedback
5. Adopt traditional and new approaches to induction.
6. Examine the difference between Contracts of Services and Contracts for Service; Express and Implied Contract Terms and other variations of contractual terms.

This module will introduce learners to the role of the HR function outlining the journey from personnel management to Human Resources Management. Learners will gain a deeper understanding of the role of the HR function by examining the core HRM activities and concepts and how they apply to practice. It will help learners evaluate the effectiveness of different HR models and practices, and increase your understanding of the external factors that impact upon HR activities and organisations.

1. Identify the stages in the evolution of the HR Function
2. Explain the core activities of the HRM function, including an assessment of the factors contributing to:
Employee engagement and motivation Performance management Continued professional development Compensation and benefits Critically evaluate the role and contribution of human resource management, organisational development and change management
3. Identify employment legislations that impacts on the core activities of HRM
4. Appreciate strategic Human Resource Management

This module aims to acquaint Learners with the function of employment law and labour law in the context of both the individual and collective labour relationship. The module will critically analyse the key principles of employment law and labour law and teach and assess both Irish and EU legislative developments and their impact on the employment relationship.

1. Explain the key provisions of the Employment Relationship, Contract of Employment and the duties of employers and employees.
2. Identify the terms and conditions of employment including part-time employees, fixed term employees and agency workers.
3. Review the main provisions pertaining to statutory Leave: Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Carers, Parental Leave
4. Critically analyse the Protection of Employees: Unfair Dismissal, Minimum Notice and Redundancy including lay-off and Short-Time.
5. Analyse relevant case-studies relevant to the application of employment policies.

This module critically examines legal attempts to combat discrimination and promote equality in the workplace; in particular, it focuses on the rules of Irish and EU Equality and anti-discrimination law. It examines the structural nature and practice of discrimination, equality, bullying and harassment and assesses the role and effectiveness of law in tackling and remedying this phenomenon.

1. Critically evaluate the nine grounds under the Employment Equality Acts.
2. Identify and assess direct and indirect Discrimination.
3. Examine unconscious bias and how it impacts on Equality.
4. Explain the relevant law relating to bullying & harassment in the workplace.
5. Investigate respect & dignity in the workplace
6. Critically analyse the Equal Status Acts.

Introduce the student to the various strategic approaches to employment relations. Explain the role of and requirement for the principal procedures designed to inform employees and managers of the appropriate behaviour required at work. Explain dispute resolution procedures and the principles of negotiation settlements. Explain the workings of the various third party machinery in dispute resolution and handling complaints.

1. Identify and explain various strategic approaches to employee relations
2. Recognise the principal employment procedures required in the workplace.
3. Develop the ability to apply appropriate employment procedures
4. Identify various negotiation styles and the associated strengths and weaknesses.
5. Critique the dispute resolutions mechanisms of the state.

This Module will examine how employee wellbeing can impact workplace performance and company success, including contributing factors to wellbeing in the workplace; managing bullying and harassment, health and safety issues in the workplace place including the legal obligations on businesses to create and maintain organisations that prioritise health and safety and well-being.

1. Identify issues relevant to creating a successful wellbeing strategy to promote and maintain health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace.
2. Recognise how wellbeing can be enhanced through policies, procedures and culture.
3. Recognise the importance of encouraging a healthy work-life balance amongst employees.
4. Critique the impact of employee wellbeing on the workplace
5. Develop the ability to manage mental health, physical health and stress avoidance in the workplace.
6. Recognise relevant legal issues and ethical responsibilities for employers to their employees.