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Why Choose this Course?

This course will provide delegates with the skills and knowledge to make a valuable contribution to the success and continued effectiveness of the HR function. The subjects covered in this course will provide practitioners to be up-to-date with the latest thinking and approaches. This includes all aspects of a modern employment policy presented from the point of view of the HR function.

This course should cover all aspects of the work of a modern HR unit and is designed to serve as an introduction to HR for newly appointed HR Assistants and/or as a refresher for those who are already in the HR profession.

This course will feature:

Role of policies in good people management
Importance of good employee relations and employee commitment
Critical features of effective recruitment & selection
Employee, Management and Leadership development
Performance management, reward and remuneration

What are the Goals?

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the role and purpose of the HR function
Develop HR policies based on strategic aims of the organisation
Apply HR practices which fit the needs of the organisation
Adapt the relevant practices currently in place in the Western world
Develop a high performance culture

Who is this Course for?

This course is suitable to a wide range of HR professionals but will greatly benefit:

HR Practitioners
Personnel Officers
HR Administrators
Staff who are interested in moving into HR
Line Managers who need an understanding of the key processes involved

How will this be Presented?

This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes a range of activities – discussion, case studies and exercises - at individual and group involvement level in addition to input from a highly experienced HR practitioner.

Delegates will gain most from active participation in the practical sessions and the success of the course is centered on the delegates expressing their special needs and interests so that they can maximise their learning. These sessions are informative, enjoyable and presented in a relaxed atmosphere conducive to learning to ensure optimum understanding for a comprehensive transfer to the workplace.

The Course Content

Day One

HR in Context – Policies

Where is HR going?
The Context for HR
HR on the global stage
Nationalisation – public vs. private organisation
Overview of HR’s role & relationship with other functions
The importance of policies - writing & using them

Day Two

Employee Relations - Employee Involvement

Employee Relations
Internal Communications
Consultation & Suggestion Schemes
Employee Attitude Surveys
Employee Assistance Programmes
Union Recognition

Day Three

Recruitment & Selection

Understanding external labour market & demographics
Recruitment & Selection
Employer of Choice
Social Media, Websites and Recruitment
Handling Redundancy
Retention & Exit Interviews

Day Four

Learning & Development

Importance of Learning & Development
Leadership & Management Development
Talent Management
Coaching & Mentoring
International Assignments
Succession Planning

Day Five

Performance Management & Reward

Performance Management & Appraisals
Competency Frameworks
Financial Reward & Salary Scales
Job Evaluation
Bonuses, Incentives & Overtime

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