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30 April 2024
10:00 - 11:00
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Acas Bitesize: Social media in the workplace
Practical guidance to help you manage the use of social media in your workplace effectively
Social media brings many advantages to the workplace; however, employment tribunals have seen an increase in cases related to the misuse of social media. As a result, employers are increasingly concerned about the potential implications for their workplace.
This one-hour session will look at the challenges and opportunities presented by social media and group chats in the workplace. It will cover both employer and employee responsibilities, key legislation, and good practice for introducing policies to manage usage.
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Digital via Zoom
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14 May 2024
14:00 - 15:00
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Acas Bitesize: Handling a sexual harassment complaint - digital event
Practical guidance to help you identify and address sexual harassment in the workplace
It is important that staff are safe and treated with dignity and respect at work.
Sexual harassment has a significant impact on employee mental health and wellbeing. It can lead to low morale, poor productivity, increased absence and resignation.
There are legal implications if a complaint of sexual harassment is not handled correctly. It is not only damaging for the individuals involved but can prove costly to your business in terms of finance, reputation and employee engagement.
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Digital via Zoom
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21 May 2024
14:00 - 15:00
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Acas Bitesize: the employment life cycle - digital event
An overview of each stage of the employment life cycle
The most important asset of any business is its people, so it’s vital to get things right at each stage of the employment relationship. Each stage has its challenges, from engaging the right person to retaining your best people.
This bitesize event will outline key considerations, provide you with essential HR tips and discuss the tools and resources available to you. This will help your business to support growth, productivity and good employment relations.
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Digital via Zoom
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10 June 2024
14:00 - 15:00
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Acas Bitesize: Working Time Regulations and employer obligations - digital event
Key workplace information on the Working Time Regulations
The Working Time Regulations are complex but having a good understanding of these can help employers better manage their staff and operations, enabling them to position themselves as an employer of choice. Failing to get things right can lead to costly employment tribunal claims.
This bitesize session will provide valuable guidance on the Working Time Regulations. We will focus on the regulations for people working two or more jobs, including employer responsibility for not exceeding time limits, how to calculate reference periods and opt outs and how to ensure your contracts cover all the key points.
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Digital via Zoom
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18 June 2024
10:00 - 11:00
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Acas Bitesize: Bullying in the workplace - digital event
Top 5 tips for preventing bullying in the workplace
Bullying in the workplace can have a detrimental effect on employee wellbeing, productivity, and retention.
As an employer, you have a legal duty of care to protect your employees from harm. You must do all you can to prevent bullying from happening and any complaint must be taken seriously and dealt with promptly.
This event will provide you with key information to help you recognise, prevent and address instances of bullying to avoid common pitfalls that can lead to costly tribunal claims.
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Digital via Zoom
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26 June 2024
14:00 - 15:00
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Acas Bitesize: Acas framework for mental health at work - digital event
Practical tips for supporting mental health at work
The impact of the pandemic, the increasing cost of living and changes to working practices mean that it is now more important than ever to put workplace mental health at the top of workplace agendas.
Employers who engage positively with wellbeing at work and provide a safe, supportive environment can encourage good employment relations and see real business benefits. This includes improved staff retention, fewer absences and an increase in employee engagement.
This event will provide you with practical tips to manage, support and promote staff mental health, helping you achieve a more engaged and productive workforce.
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Digital via Zoom
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24 July 2024
10:00 - 11:00
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Acas Bitesize: Handling a sexual harassment complaint - digital event
Practical guidance to help you identify and address sexual harassment in the workplace
It is important that staff are safe and treated with dignity and respect at work.
Sexual harassment has a significant impact on employee mental health and wellbeing. It can lead to low morale, poor productivity, increased absence and resignation.
There are legal implications if a complaint of sexual harassment is not handled correctly. It is not only damaging for the individuals involved but can prove costly to your business in terms of finance, reputation and employee engagement.
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Digital via Zoom
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27 August 2024
10:00 - 11:00
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Acas Bitesize: Social media in the workplace
Practical guidance to help you manage the use of social media in your workplace effectively
Social media brings many advantages to the workplace; however, employment tribunals have seen an increase in cases related to the misuse of social media. As a result, employers are increasingly concerned about the potential implications for their workplace.
This one-hour session will look at the challenges and opportunities presented by social media and group chats in the workplace. It will cover both employer and employee responsibilities, key legislation, and good practice for introducing policies to manage usage.
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Digital via Zoom
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