All Acas events on HR for beginners

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15 July 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners (face to face)

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:



  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 

  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers

  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline

  • know how to access further support


This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.


This training will help you:



  • understand basic legal principles

  • apply good practice

  • identify your responsibilities



Glasgow
21 July 2026
09:30 - 12:30
HR for beginners - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities


Digital via Zoom
21 July 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners (face to face)

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities


Manchester
23 July 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners (face to face)

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities


Birmingham
27 July 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners (face to face)

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities


London
30 July 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities 


Digital via Zoom
4 August 2026
13:30 - 16:30
HR for beginners - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities


Digital via Zoom
11 August 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities 


Digital via Zoom
12 August 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners (face to face)

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities


Cardiff
13 August 2026
09:30 - 12:30
HR for beginners - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities


Digital via Zoom
19 August 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners (face to face)

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities


Cambridge
19 August 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities 


Digital via Zoom
24 August 2026
13:30 - 16:30
HR for beginners - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities


Digital via Zoom
25 August 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners (face to face)

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities


Newcastle upon Tyne
27 August 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities 


Digital via Zoom
9 September 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners (face to face)

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities


Exeter
17 September 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners (face to face)

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities


Leeds
22 September 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners (face to face)

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities


Nottingham
30 September 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners (face to face)

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities


Gatwick
18 November 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners (face to face)

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities


Ipswich
16 December 2026
09:30 - 16:00
HR for beginners (face to face)

Level - Foundation

Starting a new role in HR or taking on HR responsibilities can be overwhelming. You may need to:

  • write, review, or operate workplace policies 
  • handle recruitment, onboard new staff and offboard leavers
  • ensure compliance with workplace procedures such as absence and discipline
  • know how to access further support

This training will help those new to HR to learn the basics of employment law and good practice at all stages of an employment relationship.

This training will help you:

  • understand basic legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • identify your responsibilities


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