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Face to face / Online closed & onsite training. Restaurant lunch included at STL venues.
- 1 day Instructor-led workshop
Syllabus
Who is this course for?
This course is for HR managers and individuals intending to move into management roles.
Benefits
During this course, you will examine a range of practical tips to improve your effectiveness as an HR Manager. Each section deals with hands-on approaches to develop your expertise.Course Syllabus
Management
Understand your employees
Promote teamwork
Encourage professional development
Adopt an open-door policy
Recognise, encourage and Incentivise your team
Involve your employees in decisions affecting them and the organisation
Offer regular feedback to individual team members
Adopt a positive approach to communication
Organisational
Focus on the organisational picture
Create relationships within and across departments
Collaborate with all stakeholders
Understand your organisation
Identify and use the appropriate technologies
Encourage growth continuously
Evaluate and update processes
Personal
Keep abreast of HR matters, laws, regulation and best practice
Create personal goals
Be open minded and flexible
Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions
Plan and manage your time effectively
Show a genuine interest in each employee
Develop a HR speciality
HR Functions
How to always hire the best talent
Manage poor performance
Lead and guide change
Identify and employ the best employment retention strategies
Ensure policies and procedures are kept up-to-date
What you get
"What do I get on the day?"
Arguably, the most experienced and highest motivated trainers.
Face-to-face training
Training is held in our modern, comfortable, air-conditioned suites.
Lunch, breaks and timing
A hot lunch is provided at local restaurants near our venues:
- Bloomsbury
- Limehouse
Courses start at 9:30am.
Please aim to be with us for 9:15am.
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Refreshments
Available throughout the day:
- Hot beverages
- Clean, filtered water
- Biscuits
Online training
Regular breaks throughout the day.
Learning tools
In-course handbook
Contains unit objectives, exercises and space to write notes
24 months access to trainers
Your questions answered on our support forum.
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Practical
HR Tips for Managers
Understanding Your Employees
- Regular
One-on-One Meetings:
- Initiate
regular 1:1 discussions with your team members.
- Exchange
information, discuss training needs, and address concerns.
- Understand
individual needs and ensure they are met.
- Collaborative
Goal Setting:
- Involve
employees in goal-setting discussions.
- Reflect
on challenges, growth opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Encourage
employees to take ownership of their development goals.
- Prioritize
Skill Development:
- Identify
skill gaps and provide targeted training.
- Customize
development plans based on individual abilities.
- Help
employees build the skills necessary for success.
Promoting Teamwork
- Foster
Upward Mobility:
- Create
a culture where employees see opportunities for advancement.
- Offer
learning and development tracks for both current roles and lateral moves.
- Position
your company as one where growth is possible.
- Encourage
Collaboration:
- Organize
team-building activities and cross-functional training.
- Promote
peer-to-peer mentoring and knowledge sharing.
- Strengthen
relationships within and across teams.
Encouraging Professional Development
- Open-Door
Policy:
- Make
yourself accessible to employees.
- Create
an environment where open communication is valued.
- Address
concerns proactively and build trust.
- Involve
Employees in Decision-Making:
- Seek
input on decisions affecting the team and organization.
- Show
that their perspectives matter and influence outcomes.
- Offer
Regular Feedback:
- Provide
constructive feedback to individual team members.
- Recognize
achievements and offer guidance for improvement.
Organizational Focus
- Big
Picture Perspective:
- Understand
the overall organizational goals.
- Align
team efforts with the broader vision.
- Relationship
Building:
- Create
connections within and across departments.
- Foster
collaboration and shared understanding.
- Collaborate
with Stakeholders:
- Engage
with external partners, clients, and vendors.
- Leverage
collective expertise for mutual success.
- Technology
Utilization:
- Identify
and use appropriate technologies.
- Stay
informed about industry trends
Create Relationships Within and Across Departments
Building strong relationships within and across departments
is essential for organizational success. Here are some strategies to foster
collaboration:
- Cross-Departmental
Collaboration:
- Encourage
regular interactions between teams from different departments.
- Host
joint meetings, workshops, or brainstorming sessions.
- Promote
knowledge sharing and cross-functional understanding.
- Joint
Committees and Projects:
- Form
committees or task forces with representatives from various departments.
- Collaborate
on initiatives such as process improvement, diversity and inclusion, or
innovation.
- Social
Events and Team-Building Activities:
- Organize
team-building outings, lunches, or virtual events.
- Strengthen
interpersonal connections and create a sense of camaraderie.
Collaborate with All Stakeholders
Effective collaboration extends beyond internal teams.
Engage with external stakeholders to achieve shared goals:
- Stakeholder
Mapping:
- Identify
key stakeholders—customers, suppliers, partners, regulatory bodies, and
community members.
- Understand
their needs, interests, and influence.
- Stakeholder
Engagement:
- Communicate
openly with stakeholders.
- Seek
their input, involve them in decision-making, and address their concerns.
Understand Your Organisation
To thrive within your organization, gain a deeper
understanding of its dynamics:
- Purpose
and Goals:
- Know
the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
- Align
your work with these overarching goals.
- People,
Processes, and Structures:
- Visualize
the organization as a system.
- Understand
how people, workflows, and organizational structures interact.
- Recognize
the roles and responsibilities of different teams.
Identify and Use the Appropriate Technologies
Selecting suitable technologies is crucial for efficiency
and effectiveness:
- Appropriate
Technology:
- Consider sustainability, affordability, simplicity, and
local autonomy1.
- Choose
tools that align with your organization’s goals and values.
- Continuous
Learning and Adaptation:
- Stay
informed about emerging technologies.
- Encourage
employees to learn and adapt to new tools.
Encourage Continuous Growth
A culture of continuous learning benefits both individuals
and the organization:
- Learning
Mindset:
- Promote
curiosity, risk-taking, and a willingness to learn.
- Celebrate
mistakes as opportunities for growth.
- Recognition
and Feedback:
- Acknowledge
achievements and provide constructive feedback.
- Encourage
employees to set personal development goals.
Evaluate and Update Processes
Regularly assess and improve organizational processes:
- Process
Audits:
- Evaluate
existing workflows and identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
- Involve
relevant stakeholders in process reviews.
- Agile
Adaptation:
- Be
open to change and agility.
- Update
processes based on feedback, technological advancements, and evolving
needs.
Keeping Abreast of HR Matters, Laws, Regulation, and Best
Practices
Staying informed about HR matters, employment laws,
regulations, and best practices is crucial for effective people management.
Here are some strategies to help you stay up-to-date:
- Regular
Training Sessions:
- Host
biannual or annual employment law training sessions for HR practitioners.
- Involve
HR business partners (HRBPs), talent acquisition teams, and diversity,
equity, and inclusion (DEI) teams.
- Collaborate with in-house or external legal counsel to
understand changing legal landscapes1.
- Work
with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO):
- Partner
with a PEO that specializes in keeping you informed about employment
laws.
- PEOs provide updates on new and modified employee laws
and help you maintain compliant employer documents2.
- Global
Employer of Record (EOR):
- For
international companies, consider partnering with a global EOR.
- They
handle local tax and labor laws, allowing your team to focus on managing
employees.
- Encourage leaders and teams to subscribe to newsletters
or bulletins on employment law in relevant countries1.
- Attend
Webinars and Subscribe to Newsletters:
- Attend
webinars presented by experts in the field.
- Subscribe
to newsletters from HR organizations like the Society for Human Resource
Management (SHRM).
- Use Google Alerts for relevant keywords to stay informed1.
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