An Introduction to Human Resources
Categories: HR Management
An Introduction to Human Resources

Overview

Course duration: 2 days.

Find out all you need to know about the HR function, its role within organisations and the impact of latest legislation.

This practical and intensive course provides a broad overview of HR issues and is designed for people embarking on a career in HR, or those taking on new HR responsibilities.

Is it right for me?
Suitable for anyone considering or moving into a role in HR, those with responsibility for providing advice on HR as part of their role or those who may be taking on more HR responsibilities.

What will I learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the current and future responsibilities for HR specialists.
- Plan for people needs in the workplace.
- Recruit and select the right people.
- Handle sensitive issues - ethical issues, termination, redundancy, sickness, TUPE.
- Use HR best practice in your role.
- Put equality into practice in the workplace.
- Participate in performance management and appraisals.

What will it cover?
HR - The Role and Responsibilities
- How the function can assist business aims and goals
- The current and changing role - internal consultant and adviser
- Objectives for HR specialists

HR Best Practice - An Overview
- Planning to meet the people needs of your organisation
- Managing successful recruitment and selection
- Finding the right people
- Offers of employment and employment contracts
- Performance management and appraisals

Employment Law
- An outline of key employment law issues
- Equal Opportunities - an overview of the current sex, race and disability acts

Legal Responsibilities of the Employer
- Contracts - employment contracts, references, medicals
- TUPE
- Termination of employment
- Discrimination and harassment - positive, direct and indirect

Discipline, Redundancy, Dismissal and Absence Management
- Redundancy
- Discipline at work - dealing with poor performance
- The five reasons for terminating employment
- Dismissals - wrongful or unfair dismissal
- Employment tribunals - what is involved?
- Sickness and absence management

Personal Development
- Formulating an action plan
 
Tools
 
Key Details
Duration2 days
 
£969
per delegate