All Acas events on HR for beginners

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8 December 2025
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 handle:

  • equality law
  • recruitment
  • issuing contracts
  • discipline and grievance
  • absence
  • dismissal

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 complex legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • take on this area of responsibility with confidence


CAMBRIDGE
9 December 2025
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 handle:

  • equality law
  • recruitment
  • issuing contracts
  • discipline and grievance
  • absence
  • dismissal

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 complex legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • take on this area of responsibility with confidence


Manchester
9 December 2025
09:30 - 16:00 Full
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 handle:

  • equality law
  • recruitment
  • issuing contracts
  • discipline and grievance
  • absence
  • dismissal

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 complex legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • take on this area of responsibility with confidence
This training event is fully booked, please check our programme for an alternative Acas event which meets your needs, or phone 0300 123 1150 to find out about future events.

London
10 December 2025
09:30 - 12:30 Full
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 handle:

  • equality law
  • recruitment
  • issuing contracts
  • discipline and grievance
  • absence
  • dismissal

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 complex legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • take on this area of responsibility with confidence
This training event is fully booked, please check our programme for an alternative Acas event which meets your needs, or phone 0300 123 1150 to find out about future events.

Digital via Zoom
15 December 2025
09:30 - 12:30 Full
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 handle:

  • equality law
  • recruitment
  • issuing contracts
  • discipline and grievance
  • absence
  • dismissal

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 complex legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • take on this area of responsibility with confidence
This training event is fully booked, please check our programme for an alternative Acas event which meets your needs, or phone 0300 123 1150 to find out about future events.

Digital via Zoom
17 December 2025
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 handle:

  • equality law
  • recruitment
  • issuing contracts
  • discipline and grievance
  • absence
  • dismissal

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 complex legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • take on this area of responsibility with confidence


Newcastle upon Tyne
17 December 2025
09:30 - 16:00 Full
HR for beginners

Level - Foundation

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

  • equality law
  • recruitment
  • issuing contracts
  • discipline and grievance
  • absence
  • dismissal

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 complex legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • take on this area of responsibility with confidence
This training event is fully booked, please check our programme for an alternative Acas event which meets your needs, or phone 0300 123 1150 to find out about future events.

Digital via Zoom
12 January 2026
09:30 - 16:00 Nearly Full
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 
This event is nearly full

Digital via Zoom
15 January 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
19 January 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
20 January 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
22 January 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
26 January 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
29 January 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
2 February 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
4 February 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
4 February 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
4 February 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
5 February 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
5 February 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
9 February 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
17 February 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
19 February 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
23 February 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
26 February 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,
26 February 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 handle:

  • equality law
  • recruitment
  • issuing contracts
  • discipline and grievance
  • absence
  • dismissal

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 complex legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • take on this area of responsibility with confidence


Southampton
26 February 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
2 March 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
4 March 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
5 March 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
10 March 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
11 March 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 handle:

  • equality law
  • recruitment
  • issuing contracts
  • discipline and grievance
  • absence
  • dismissal

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 complex legal principles
  • apply good practice
  • take on this area of responsibility with confidence


Gatwick
12 March 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
17 March 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
18 March 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
24 March 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
26 March 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
30 March 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 March 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