Recommended for:
If time is a pressing factor for you and you’re in need of a good overview of HR, HR in Practice is the right course for you. It’s particularly beneficial if you’re new to HR; or have no formal HR training, or you’re contemplating a career move to HR.
Course overview:
This crucial HR course provides an excellent overview of human resources in practice. Its participative nature makes this an ideal opportunity for you to explore and exchange ideas and information with other participants.
Course benefits:
This practical and interactive course will help you review the contribution of good HR practice in achieving company objectives; apply key principles and practices involved in recruitment and selection, and employment law. It will ultimately help you to improve your overall performance and personal effectiveness in handling a range of HR issues.
Additional information:
In-house training
HR in Practice can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We can also tailor the HR in Practice course content to suit your precise organisation needs.
To speak to an adviser about your particular requirements call our in-house training team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.
Course title:
HR in Practice
Duration:
2 days (Residential / Non-residential)
Dates and prices:
12 April 2012, Londonavailability: 
Non-member price: £1100 + VAT
30 May 2012, Manchester availability: Non-member price: £1100 + VAT
26 July 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £1100 + VAT
17 October 2012, Birminghamavailability: Non-member price: £1100 + VAT
26 November 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £1100 + VAT
In-house training
HR in Practice can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the course content to suit your precise organisation needs.
To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements, call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.
The changing role and scope of HR
- how HR can add value
- organisational objectives to policies, procedures and practice
The UK legal context
- the contract of employment
Discrimination
- UK discrimination law
- how to avoid discrimination in the workplace
Recruitment and selection
- a systematic approach
- selection methods
Performance management
- definitions and purpose
- managing different types of performance
- appraisal
Dismissal, varying contracts, redundancy
Managing underperformance
- discipline
- capability
- absence
Retention
- keeping employees loyal and motivated
- grievance-handling
- employee commitment.