Practical HR for Managers - Your Guide to Responsibilities, Employment Law and Legal Rights

This is a practical course which introduces you to the world of employment law, legal rights and your responsibilities as a manager. We will touch on the human side of HR policies and how you can use such as a planning tool to hold difficult conversations. There is now more employment legislation than ever before and the need for well-informed line managers has never been greater. This one-day course will help you develop your confidence in dealing with HR and employment law issues in the workplace through a series of practical exercises and tools.
You will be made fully aware of the impact your role has on the good HR practices of the company.
If you want to avoid getting things wrong (with potential legal repercussions for you and your company) and you want to use good HR practice to behave appropriately in all circumstances, this course is for you! Designed for every manager and leader with line management responsibilities, this course will help you to understand the skills and knowledge required to carry out your managerial responsibilities related to legal rights and employment law. Learning Objectives By the end of this course you will be able to: Identify the HR role and responsibilities of a modern managerDeal professionally with personal issues that affect your peopleDevelop a clear understanding of the current employment legislation (an overview of the Equality Act 2010) and the protected characteristics Understand what discrimination in the workplace means Manage absences and family-friendly policies Handle and resolve grievances positively (using the ACAS Guidelines)Spot when and where discipline action is necessary (using the ACAS Guidelines)Use a practical tool for holding performance management conversations (informal and formal discipline conversations)