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Have you ever employed someone you wish you hadn’t? Have you ever had staff problems you wish you could have avoided? Handling difficult performance or sensitive staff situations is a challenge that faces all growing and established businesses at some point. These can range from unacceptable levels of sick absence through sensitive personal problems to poor levels of performance.
The workshops offered are developed in consultation with the delegates and cover current issues in HR.
Click on any of the course titles below to see more details. For additional dates, see our 2009 long-term Programme (pdf).
For costs and courses running in the next few months, look at our short-term programme with prices(pdf).
Thurs 1st April 2010
It is essential that HR Managers know the key aspects of employment law and also where to go for further information when needed. This practical course summarises the key elements of the law relating to recruiting and employing staff, forthcoming legislation and preparing for an Employment Tribunal.
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Tues 6th April 2010
Long-term absence can be a difficult problem to deal with for both the employer and employee. This workshop will explore different scenarios that help develop ways of approaching the problem, and offer practical solutions.
The workshop will cover:
- The background to long term absence and the effects on an organisation
- The importance of managing long term absence effectively.
- Developing a long term absence strategy and process in line with legislation.
- Understanding appropriate responses to long term absence.
- ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ in long term absence management.
- Consulting your employees on your Long Term Absence process
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Weds 7th April 2010
This can be a time of stress both for the appraiser and the appraised. This workshop will help develop appraisal skills so the
process is effective and positive for all concerned.
- Assessing performance, key tasks
- Feedback and questioning skills
- Effective note taking
- Encouraging self-appraisal
- Learning styles
- Understanding Competencies
- Forward planning / SMART objective setting
- The review process
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Weds 7th April 2010
A half-day course offering HR managers insights into the needs of colleagues who have varying degrees of dyslexia and who will appreciate informed support to achieve positive outcomes at work.
(other sessions can be offered covering other types of learning difficulties, contact us and we will work with you to provide you with the answers you need)
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Tues 13th April 2010
- Looking at ways to develop ‘real’ productivity
- Aligning operational systems and people
- Cost effective ways of working
- Using your own case studies to develop solutions
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Tues 11th May 2010
The purpose of this full-day workshop is to demonstrate to businesses that staff problems and issues can be managed like other risks
and the likelihood of damaging costs reduced. The workshop also includes the practical skills and knowledge for dealing with problems
effectively.
Handling difficult performance or sensitive staff situations is a problem that faces many growing and established businesses at some
point. These can range from unacceptable levels of sick absence, sensitive personal problems to poor levels of performance. The purpose
of the workshop is to reassure businesses that staff problems and issues can be managed like other risks and the likelihood of damaging
costs reduced. The workshop also includes the practical skills and knowledge for dealing with problems effectively.
- Managing Change
- Dealing with Redundancy
- Peer Appraisal
- Developing your Managers (also see our Leadership and Management Courses)
- Conducting an Effective Meeting
- Motivating your Staff
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Weds 12th May 2010
This course will enable interviewers to conduct interviews which really identify the skills and abilities of interviewees and their suitability for the job. There are practical tips, techniques and practice to enable delegates to learn how to improve their skills and reach successful recruitment decisions.
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Weds 26th May 2010
This workshop will offer ideas for planning and developing programmes that allow the graduate trainee to become an effective member of the company through learning and developing skills that enhance their performance.
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Other HR Courses Available
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