Task

Format

Word Count

Task 1: 6ACs

Paper

1800 – 2200 words

Task 2:

Wellbeing programme for Repas

1710 – 2090 words

Assignment Question

Tutor & Learner Guidance

Explanation of the command verb

Indicative content provided by CIPD

Evaluate two key ‘wellbeing’ theories, including how they can be applied to current issues of wellbeing in the workplace. (AC 1.1)

There are two parts to this answer:

1  – evaluation of the pros and cons of two wellbeing theories.

2  – explanation of how these theories can be applied to current wellbeing issues in a workplace.

Evaluate: to give your own conclusion on the workforce planning techniques.

The conclusion is reached by evaluating the benefits and challenges associated with this.

Contemporary issues involving the changing nature of work, workers and workplaces: presenteeism, shift work, change, workload, job demands; theories relating to wellbeing such as positive psychology, burnout, psychological contract, work-life balance, and individual factors such as stress, increasing prevalence of mental health conditions, care responsibilities and financial concerns, working at home and remote working.

Explain, with examples, how wellbeing can be managed to support organisational goals. (AC 1.2)

There are two parts to this answer:

1  – give two specific examples from your organisation.

2  – explain how wellbeing can help support the achievement of organisation’s goals.

Explain: Write this in sufficient detail with descriptions.

Definition of wellbeing as it is understood by the CIPD and others, and its importance on the agenda of people professionals.

Management of wellbeing: absence management; occupational health; employee assistance programmes and procedures related to management of individual cases; how the management of wellbeing can support organisational goals.

Assess the potential value of adopting wellbeing practices in organisations. (AC 1.3)

Give aleast two reasons to explain how wellbeing adds value in an organisation.

You should also assess what wellbeing practices won’t add value to.

Assess: to explain pros and cons OR mention how/ when different methods can be used.

Preventing stress, creating positive environments, driving high performance and motivation, productivity and employee engagement and retention; ultimately making the workplace more attractive and a corporately responsible place to work, reduced friction, conflict andm confrontation, strengthening of psychological contracts. Strategic importance for broader organisational health and sustainability.

Identify ways in which each  of the following workplace stakeholders can contribute to improvements in wellbeing at work.

• managers
• workers (AC 2.1)

There are two parts to this answer:

1  – give specific ways in which managers contribute to improvements in wellbeing

2  – explain how workers can contribute to wellbeing improvements at work.

Identify: Ascertain the origin, nature or definitive characteristics of something.

Successful implementation depends on stakeholder responsibilities and commitment, including people practice function, line managers and senior leaders, including training of line managers in recognising and responding to issues (for example conflict resolution, managing mental ill health, promoting wellbeing).

Explain, with examples, how wellbeing can interact with other areas of

Explain atleast TWO

different areas of people practice that can be integrated with wellbeing.

Explain: Write this in sufficient detail with descriptions. It is not a short bullet list.

Recognition of integration with all aspects of people management activities.

Review with other areas of people practice – such as job design, health and safety, diversity, reward,

people management practice. (AC 2.2)

Ensure that you give two specific examples.

engagement, learning and development.

Analyse how organisational context shapes wellbeing. (AC 2.3)

Analyse how external and

internal context of an organisation impacts on wellbeing.

Analyse: to break

something into its component parts and show how they relate to one another. In this case, look at range of factors to see the impact on the organisation.

Understanding of different approaches being suitable in differing contexts and the role of wellbeing not being a standalone initiative but being fully integrated, for example the case of

South Liverpool Homes (CIPD 2016). Wellbeing approach linked to corporate strategy and needs of workers, size of organisation, sector, composition of workforce, etc

Assignment Question

Tutor & Learner Guidance

Explanation of the command verb

Indicative content provided by CIPD

Discuss Repas’ needs in relation to employee wellbeing and two wellbeing initiatives that would help address these needs. (AC 3.1)

There are two parts to this answer.

For Repas,

1  – Discuss the wellbeing needs that are arising.

2  – Identify two wellbeing initiatives that would help address the needs.

Discuss: Give a detailed account including a range of views or opinions, which include contrasting perspectives.

Wellbeing initiatives such as health promotions and facilities, health checks/insurance, wellbeing benefits, such as cycle to work schemes, toolkits, flexible hours, etc

Design (in summary form) a wellbeing programme/initiative that would address one area of Repas’ needs. Your design summary should include the need being addressed, the key components of the programme, the people involved/affected, and

You need to design

ONE wellbeing initiative/ programme for Repas. 

For this initiative, you must do FOUR things: 1 – explain what wellbeing need it will address

2 – give details of the key components to deliver the programme

Design: Originate or

produce a solution to a problem.

Identifying and defining the area of wellbeing for attention, identifying the intended benefits to be gained and how these will be measured (success criteria), identifying boundaries and constraints that might affect the design, considering such things as stakeholder contribution, costs, resource needs, timeframes, determining appropriate format for dissemination.