Training

In an increasingly competitive environment where people are often the key differentiator, people need to perform.

A business can increase the likelihood that it will keep valued employees if it demonstrates that it is willing to invest in their professional development, by helping them gain new skills and expertise through business support for their training.

One of our greatest strengths is our ability to tailor any of our training courses to the needs and requirements of different businesses in different industries.

We can also provide your business with the tools to successfully carry on training your employees.

We bring a comprehensive range of capabilities to clients, enabling them to deliver improved performance through people.

We have a range of training packages available, or we can design a bespoke service to meet the needs of your business.

Receive up to 60% funding on our training packages, subect to terms and conditions.

Call Lisa to-day for further details 0844 800 5932.

TRAINING PACKAGES

Managing Absence and Tackling Poor Performance
Duration: 1 day
Course fee: £200 per delegate residential and £250 per delegate non-residential

This one day course will give delegates the knowledge and skills to reduce absence and tackle poor performance in the workplace, including formal actions such as disciplinary procedures.

Unless managed properly, absence can become a norm within the workplace. This has a detrimental effect on productivity, team working and motivation.

Who is it for?
For managers who wish to reduce staff absence and manage situations more effectively.

Learning Objectives:
Understand the consequences of absence in the workplace in terms of quality, finance and team working
Understand the key causes of both short and long-term absence
Explore best practice methods to manage absence
Understand the legal responsibilities for managing absence
Maximise attendance and motivate your team

Grievance, Disciplinary and Dismissals
Duration: 1 day
Course fee: £200 per delegate residential and £250 per delegate non-residential

This course is ideal to provide a grounding for Supervisors and Line Managers in the key legal principles of discipline and dismissals as well as practical tips on how to tackle difficult situations

Who is it for?
Anyone who has responsibility for maintaining standards, hearing grievances, conducting investigations, or holding disciplinary interviews and appeals.

Learning Objectives:
Understand the legal requirements of disciplinary action and to avoid problems escalating
Understand the importance of following company procedures
Manage all interviews in a fair and consistent manner
Create a positive work environment to lower stress and help create an effective team.

Recruiting with the law
Duration: 1 day
Course fee: £200 per delegate residential and £250 per delegate non-residential

This practical 1 day course explains the legal principles which apply to Recruitment and Selection, and reviews the impact of employment law throughout the recruitment process.

Who is it for?
Anyone who is involved in the Recruitment and Selection Process, from advertisement, short-listing, interviewing to practical assessments.

Learning Objectives:
Plan and structure a formal interview and get the information you need to select the right candidate
Understand the law relating to recruitment and selection
Advise their organisation on how to handle recruitment issues within the law and according to best practice
Ensure that their organisations recruitment policies and procedures comply with the law

Employment Law for Line Managers
Duration: 1 day
Course fee: £200 per delegate residential and £250 per delegate non-residential

Increasingly organisations are devolving responsibility for many traditional HR tasks to line managers. This practical 1 day course will provide line managers with an overview of the important elements of employment law, plus practical guidance on how to tackle issues that arise at work.

Who is it for?
Employees who have management responsibilities within the workplace.

Learning Objectives:
Understand the key principles of employment law and apply them in the workplace
Apply their organisations policies and procedures to personnel matters
Resolve work issues within the law, and according to best practice

Managing Investigations
Duration: 1 day
Course fee: £100 per delegate residential and £150 per delegate non-residential

A practical ½ day course that provides delegates with the skills and confidence to prepare, deliver and manage investigations. This is a crucial part of any possible disciplinary action; it is essential that this process is conducted in the correct way and effectively.

Who is it for?
Anyone involved in the Investigation process, this will include Managers, Supervisors and nominated Investigating Officers.

Learning Objectives
Gain confidence in the investigating process
Investigate in a fair, consistent and effective way
Legal implications
Identified clear process outlined to follow

Stress Workshop
Duration: 1 day
Course fee: £300 per delegate residential and £350 per delegate non residential

The Stress Workshop combines both a Managing Stress within the Workplace training session with a Stress Buster Workshop! Stress affects us all at sometime in our lives. Learning how to manage and reduce stress that you encounter as you reach towards your professional goals will allow you to achieve success without damaging your health and motivation levels. This course will give you invaluable tools and techniques to help you to minimise your stress.

Who is it for?
Anyone who wants to improve their understanding and management of stress for themselves and their team.

Learning Objectives
Recognise the signs, symptoms and causes of stress for individuals both in and outside the workplace
Identify ways to develop a working lifestyle to reduce stress
Help others to manage their stress and identify ways of improving team performance
Practise relaxation techniques in order to improve health and concentration levels.

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