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A professional describes someone with high job skills and expert knowledge in their field. The term describes a person who is dedicated to their work and takes their responsibilities and roles seriously (Indeed Editorial Team, 2021). They possess professionalism, which encompasses excellent communication skills and work ethics.
What it means to be a people professional
A people professional is a person with the responsibility of managing an entity’s human resources. They are responsible for staff recruitment besides their training and development. They also administer benefits and payroll. The CIPD Professional Map posits that a people professional is an influencer and leader who partners with stakeholders to ensure that the entity’s people strategy aligns with the business strategy. People professionals are expected to follow values such as transparency and fairness to ensure that all employees are respectfully and equitably treated (Peters, 2020). This insinuates that people professionals should ensure that all employees access similar opportunities for development and growth ad that any disciplinary action is objectively and fairly taken. They should also ensure that the entity’s procedures and policies are clear and all employees easily understand them.
Additionally, they should demonstrate their commitment to the entity’s respect for diversity, ethical behaviour, and values (Peters, 2020). They should strive to develop an atmosphere where all employees are valued and respected regardless of their personal beliefs or background. The role of people professionals also dwells on providing strategic focus in people management. This enables the entity to attain its objectives.
References
Indeed Editorial Team. (2021). What Is a Professional? (Definition, Standards and Types). Indeed. Available at: https://ie.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/what-is-professional
Peters, R. Why we call it the people profession. [online]. Available at: https://peopleprofession.cipd.org/insights/articles/why-people-profession#gref
