This powerful two-day workshop will give you a thorough grounding in the essentials of accepted human resources procedures/processes as well as a clear understanding of laws and best practices governing HR today. You’ll receive an authoritative workshop manual that will become your valued desktop reference, a Certificate of Attendance and the opportunity to get your specific questions answered by a human resources experts and in dustrial relations lawyers.
In a nutshell, this programme is designed to cover all aspects of the work of a modern HR and is designed to serve as an introduction to PRACTICAL HR for HR Assistants / Officers. The subjects covered will include all aspects of a modern employment policy presented from the point of view of the HR function.
Following completion of this course, you will know how to:
Day 1
9:00 am: Registration
9:30 am: Trainer's welcome and program commences
Module 1: Overview of the HR Function and Your Role in Today’s Organization
As the role of HR continues to expand, your job responsibilities are being redefined and becoming increasingly specialized. This gives you the opportunity to wear many hats, and in turn the responsibility for a variety of critical tasks. In this session we will clarify the emerging role of HR in today’s organization:
Module 2: Understanding What the Fundamental Employment Laws Cover and How They Overlap
HR professionals must negotiate a minefield of laws and regulations such as discrimination, retaliation, harassment, discipline & termination… the list is endless. And a single misstep can result in expensive litigation. As part of the HR team you will be asked complicated employment law questions. It is therefore critical that you have a good understanding of the laws that impact your job and your organization. Before we move on to the individual issues, this session will provide you with an overview of what the various laws cover and how they are intertwined.
Module 3: Recruiting and Hiring Top Candidates for Your Organization While Staying Liability-Free
As a result of the tight employment market, the recruiting process has become one of the biggest challenges facing HR professionals today. In this session you will discover the latest innovative recruitment strategies that will enable your organization to attract the best employees while staying in compliance with the law:
Module 4: How to Effectively Train and Develop Your Team
The HR department is often responsible for employee orientation and training. You may be called upon to explain new policies, practices or benefits, or to facilitate meetings. This session will provide you with strategies for planning and implementing successful training programs and techniques to ensure that your meetings run smoothly.
Module 5: Everything You Need to Know About Compensation and Benefits Practices
To keep a competitive edge and attract and retain employees, many employers are considering a variety of compensation and benefits options. This session will provide you with a guide to understanding the basics of pay systems and salary surveys as well as an overview of the new and emerging trends in employee benefits and reward systems:
Day 2
9:00 am: Recap of Day 1
9:30 am: Trainer's welcome to day two and program commences
Module 6: Critical Employee Relations and Performance Management Skills to Reduce Turnover and Boost Workforce Morale
A large part of the responsibility of HR involves managing the performance of employees and handling day to day employee interactions and complaints. In this session you will discover best practices for dealing with your most challenging employee relations issues.
Creating the paper trail: Why you must document all significant performance problems
Module 8: Increasing Your Value to Your Organization: Staying Up-to-Date with Emerging Trends in HR
With the numerous tasks that HR professionals are charged with, staying up-to-date with emerging trends can be a major challenge. However, the tangible rewards of networking and staying abreast of important HR developments will increase your value to your organization and ensure that your department is cutting-edge:
4:00 pm: Concluding remarks