An Introduction to Human Resources

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Maximum 16 participants 2 day interactive training course
18-19 Oct 2010, 13-14 Dec 2010, 25-26 Jan 2011, 8-9 Mar 2011, 14-15 Jun 2011
London £969 + VAT

In brief:

This practical and intensive course provides a broad overview of HR issues and is designed for people  embarking on a career in HR, or those taking on new HR responsibilities.

This event is CPD accredited.

Designed for:

Suitable for anyone considering or moving into a role in HR, those with responsibility for providing advice on HR as part of their role or those who may be taking on more HR responsibilities.

Training highlights:

  • Understand the current and future responsibilities for HR specialists.
  • Plan for people needs in the workplace.
  • Recruit and select the right people.
  • Handle sensitive issues - ethical issues, termination, redundancy, sickness, TUPE.
  • Use HR best practice in your role.
  • Put equality into practice in the workplace.
  • Participate in performance management and appraisals.

The Programme

HR - The Role and Responsibilities

  • How the function can assist business aims and goals
  • The current and changing role - internal consultant and adviser
  • Objectives for HR specialists

HR Best Practice - An Overview

  • Planning to meet the people needs of your organisation
  • Managing successful recruitment and selection
  • Finding the right people
  • Offers of employment and employment contracts
  • Performance management and appraisals

Employment Law

  • An outline of key employment law issues
  • Equal Opportunities - an overview of the current sex, race and disability acts

Legal Responsibilities of the Employer

  • Contracts - employment contracts, references, medicals
  • TUPE
  • Termination of employment
  • Discrimination and harassment - positive, direct and indirect

Discipline, Redundancy, Dismissal and Absence Management

  • Redundancy
  • Discipline at work - dealing with poor performance
  • The five reasons for terminating employment
  • Dismissals - wrongful or unfair dismissal
  • Employment tribunals - what is involved?
  • Sickness and absence management

 Personal Development

  • Formulating an action plan

Venue details

Training Headquarters
13 Grosvenor Place
London
SW1X 7HH

 

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