DAY 1

The role and scope of the HR function

• the link between organisational objectives and HR roles, policies, procedures and practice

The legal context

• the contract of employment

HR information processes

• choosing a relevant HR information system
• data security, and access protection

Equality and diversity

• opportunities and constraints
• implications for your organisation and your role.

DAY 2

Recruitment and selection 

• preparation of job description and person
• specifications
• sources of recruitment and selection methods
• job offer and induction

Key employment procedures

• discipline and grievance
• dismissal – fair/unfair and alleged misconduct.

DAY 3

Performance management

• setting and using SMART objectives
• appraisal – policy, procedures and forms
• handling any redundancies

Learning for individual and organisational effectiveness

• evaluation of personal and workplace learning
  processes
• action planning.