HR generalists, including new entrants, specialists moving to more general roles, and line managers acquiring greater responsibility for personnel activities. It is also appropriate for those from small organisations which are in the process of setting up an HR function.

HR practices go to the heart of your organisation and play a role in every aspect of its activities. But as practitioners, how can you ensure that you contribute towards the achievement of organisational goals? This 2-day course provides an opportunity to review the key principles and practices for effective
performance in your role as a personnel practitioner. The highly participative nature of the course provides an ideal opportunity for you to exchange information with fellow participants on alternative approaches to a wide range of personnel practices.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• review the contribution of the HR function to the
  achievement of organisational objectives
• advise on the key principles and practices
  involved in
  
  1. performance management
  2. recruitment and selection
  3. learning and development
  4. discipline and grievance-handling
  5. managing change
• plan to improve your personal effectiveness in
  handling a range of personnel issues.