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Training Course Summary:

This programme aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a range of HR topics affecting organisations. Participants will explore best practice and knowledge relating to HR issues as well as have the opportunity to practise skills required in dealing with some of the issues discussed.

Who Should Attend:

Anyone embarking on a career in HR or with HR responsibilities.

Training Course Overview/Content:

Introduction & Objectives

Relevant knowledge
• Understanding how the legal framework affects HR and individual issues and actions
• Defining the steps to be taken in successful recruitment
• Appreciating how good performance management benefits organisations
• Recognising the processes of grievance and disciplinary issues, discrimination and absence management

Practical skills awareness
• Awareness of successful selection processes
• Understanding various levels of disciplinary and grievance actions
• Recognising the activities involved in exiting people, redundancy or movement of employees
• Reviewing measures in place to identify performance improvement and development needs

Reviewing effectiveness of current practices
• Exploring the possibilities of consultation and communication in reviewing or introducing new practices
• Discussing how current practice operates and its effectiveness
• Action planning for future developments back in the workplace

Best Practice
• Reviewing policies and procedures to ensure best practice
• Identifying how employees should be treated
• Recognising the rights of employees and employers
• Understanding how organisational actions in dealing with people affect short and long term effectiveness

Resources and information
• Understanding the role of HR within the organisation
• Acknowledging when specialist support is required
• Recognising sources of advice and information
• Measuring and evaluating the benefits of external support

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