This module will equip students with an overview of the people profession, what it means to be a people professional and the role of strategic Human Resource Management (HRM) in influencing organisational effectiveness, especially within the changing and globalised world-of-work. As people professionals, we need to be experts in our knowledge of people, work, and change. An important part of this is having core knowledge of a range of people practices and understanding of how different practices impact each other and work together in an integrated and strategic way, and the implications of managing across diverse cultural and international contexts. This module will equip students with this knowledge alongside an understanding of HRM strategies and how these can influence motivation, engagement, and well-being of employees. It will also introduce students to HRM practices in contemporary and international organisations, facilitating reflection on recent trends in the sector and the wider global environment. Drawing on relevant academic literature and organisational practice, this module will also examine how well-being approaches can enable a resilient workforce and healthy working environment. Finally, the module will support students’ development of subject specific and key transferable skills necessary for employment in positions related to the management of people and human resources.