All Acas events

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm, and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with effective techniques to enable you to confidently handle difficult conversations with employees.

 This course provides training and accreditation for you to:

• Become an internal mediator in your workplace
• Gain accreditation if you are already a workplace mediator 
• Develop better conflict management and interpersonal skills for day to day relationship management 

The course consists of 5 units and will take place over 5 days.
The training runs from 09:30 - 16:30 each day and the dates are: 

• Week One:  23rd & 24th April 2024
• Week Two: 30th April and 1st & 2nd May 2024

It can be tough moving into management for the first time. This event will help prepare you for your new role.

You will learn about the role of a line manager, effective communication skills, managing absence and discipline and grievance issues, as well gaining an understanding of relevant employment law.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 – 23rd of April 2024, 13:30 – 16:30
• Day 2 – 24th of April 2024, 13:30 – 16:30

Performance management can help businesses achieve success by getting the best from their employees. This can be particularly important during difficult economic times. 

This 3-hour digital event will enable you to understand and effectively utilise performance management processes in the workplace.

Employment law can be complex, and the legal landscape is constantly evolving. 

Keeping abreast of legal requirements not only helps your business steer away from potential litigation and financial penalties, it can also help you develop strategies to improve employee engagement and increase organisational resilience.

This event will provide you with solid grounding on recent changes to employment law and provide insight into upcoming changes to legislation that will enable your business to stay informed, legally compliant and well prepared.

TUPE regulations determine employee rights when a business, or part of a business, is sold or changes hands. 

Understanding the regulations and associated good practice will help you better manage the process, avoid unnecessary (and sometimes costly) pitfalls and minimise potential stress and disruption.

This event will give you a clear explanation of the TUPE regulations, including employer responsibilities and employee rights. It will also provide you with practical tips on the process of conducting a business transfer, drawing upon current legislation and best practice.

NB: This course is not a substitute for those requiring in-depth legal consultation/advice.

Changing an employee’s terms and conditions may be necessary for business reasons, however doing so can present concerns for both the employee and employer. 

Poorly managed change can damage working relationships and failure to follow the correct procedures could put your business at risk of litigation. 

This event will help you understand your responsibilities as an employer when implementing changes to employment. It will outline the risks and benefits of the options available to you, allowing you to confidently make decisions and minimise any unintended consequences.

It can be tough moving into management for the first time. This event will help prepare you for your new role.

You will learn about the role of a line manager, effective communication skills, managing absence and discipline and grievance issues, as well gaining an understanding of relevant employment law.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 – 29th of April 2024, 09:30 – 12:30
• Day 2 – 30th of April 2024, 09:30 – 12:30

Attending an employment tribunal can be a daunting prospect and the consequences of getting it wrong can be costly. The estimated cost to employers of defending a claim at employment tribunal is now around £10,000. Losing a claim may cost significantly more.

Join Acas and employment law experts, Shoosmiths, as we lead you through an unfair dismissal related mock employment tribunal.

This interactive, informative and myth-busting event will give you the opportunity, within a safe environment, to see how an employment tribunal in Scotland operates and how decisions are reached.

This 3-hour digital event looks at the essential aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion that all organisations need to be aware of, including the legal position and best practice for promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm, and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with effective techniques to enable you to confidently handle difficult conversations with employees.

It can be tough moving into management for the first time. This event will help prepare you for your new role.

You will learn about the role of a line manager, effective communication skills, managing absence and discipline and grievance issues, as well gaining an understanding of relevant employment law.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 1st of May 2024, 09:30 - 12:30
• Day 2 - 2nd of May 2024, 09:30 - 12:30

Getting it right at each stage of the employment journey is vital, not only for a good working relationship with employees, but also to avoid unnecessary pitfalls, that could lead to employment tribunal claims.

This event is essential for those who are new to HR. It covers the basics of employing people, from recruitment through to the end of the employment relationship, including relevant legislation and good practice.

This digital event will focus on the key skills needed to be an effective manager.

Exploring management styles and leadership techniques, we will address the importance of leading and motivating, as well as focusing on change management and having difficult conversations. We will also cover bullying, harassment, and performance issues.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 7th of May 2024, 13:30 – 16:30
• Day 2 - 8th of May 2024, 13:30 – 16:30
  
   

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with practical and effective techniques to confidently plan and conduct difficult conversations with staff. 

You will also have opportunity to immerse yourself, within a safe role-play environment, to gain hands on experience of how to manage discussion around a range of uncomfortable subjects, including personality clashes, discipline and dismissal.

 This course provides training and accreditation for you to:

• Become an internal mediator in your workplace
• Gain accreditation if you are already a workplace mediator 
• Develop better conflict management and interpersonal skills for day to day relationship management 

The course consists of 5 units and will take place over 5 days.
The training runs from 09:30 - 16:30 each day and the dates are:

• Week One: 9th & 10th May 2024
• Week Two: 13th, 14th & 15th May 2024

 This course provides training and accreditation for you to:

• Become an internal mediator in your workplace
• Gain accreditation if you are already a workplace mediator 
• Develop better conflict management and interpersonal skills for day to day relationship management 

The course consists of 5 units and will take place over 5 days. 

The training runs from 09:30 - 16:30 each day and the dates are:

• Week One: 13th & 14th May 2024
• Week Two: 20th, 21st & 22nd May 2024

This digital event will focus on the key skills needed to be an effective manager.

Exploring management styles and leadership techniques, we will address the importance of leading and motivating, as well as focusing on change management and having difficult conversations. We will also cover bullying, harassment, and performance issues.

This full day event will be delivered via Zoom.

This course provides training and accreditation for you to:

• Become an internal mediator in your workplace
• Gain accreditation if you are already a workplace mediator 
• Develop better conflict management and interpersonal skills for day to day relationship management 

The course consists of 5 units and will take place over 5 days. 

The training runs from 09:30 - 16:30 each day and the dates are:

• Week One: 14th, 15th & 16th May 2024
• Week Two: 21st & 22nd May 2024

TUPE regulations determine employee rights when a business, or part of a business, is sold or changes hands. 

Understanding the regulations and associated good practice will help you better manage the process, avoid unnecessary (and sometimes costly) pitfalls and minimise potential stress and disruption.

This event will give you a clear explanation of the TUPE regulations, including employer responsibilities and employee rights. It will also provide you with practical tips on the process of conducting a business transfer, drawing upon current legislation and best practice.

NB: This course is not a substitute for those requiring in-depth legal consultation/advice.

This 3-hour digital event looks at the essential aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion that all organisations need to be aware of, including the legal position and best practice for promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

In 2022 sickness absence rates in the UK rose to a record high. 
Latest figures from the Office of National Statistics reveal an estimated 185.6 million working days were lost due to sickness or injury, the equivalent to 5.7 days per year, per employee.

Developing a fair and consistent attendance policy can benefit the whole organisation. It helps employees understand what is expected of them and helps managers address underlying issues, leading to a healthier working environment, reduced absence levels and better employee retention.

This event will update you on the law and provide you with techniques to help manage absence in your workplace.

This 3-hour digital event will use a fictional case study to take you through a mock redundancy process.

It will focus on the legal responsibilities and good practice for employers faced with managing redundancies at this challenging time.

It can be tough moving into management for the first time. This event will help prepare you for your new role.

You will learn about the role of a line manager, effective communication skills, managing absence and discipline and grievance issues, as well gaining an understanding of relevant employment law.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 15th of May 2024, 13:30 – 16:30
• Day 2 - 16th of May 2024, 13:30 – 16:30

Performance management can help businesses achieve success by getting the best from their employees. This can be particularly important during difficult economic times. 

This 3-hour digital event will enable you to understand and effectively utilise performance management processes in the workplace.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm, and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with effective techniques to enable you to confidently handle difficult conversations with employees.

Getting it right at each stage of the employment journey is vital, not only for a good working relationship with employees, but also to avoid unnecessary pitfalls, that could lead to employment tribunal claims.

This event is essential for those who are new to HR. It covers the basics of employing people, from recruitment through to the end of the employment relationship, including relevant legislation and good practice.

In 2022 sickness absence rates in the UK rose to a record high. 
Latest figures from the Office of National Statistics reveal an estimated 185.6 million working days were lost due to sickness or injury, the equivalent to 5.7 days per year, per employee.

Developing a fair and consistent attendance policy can benefit the whole organisation. It helps employees understand what is expected of them and helps managers address underlying issues, leading to a healthier working environment, reduced absence levels and better employee retention.

This event will update you on the law and provide you with techniques to help manage absence in your workplace.

It can be tough moving into management for the first time. This event will help prepare you for your new role.

You will learn about the role of a line manager, effective communication skills, managing absence and discipline and grievance issues, as well gaining an understanding of relevant employment law.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 21st of May 2024, 09:30 - 12:30
• Day 2 - 22nd of May 2024, 09:30 - 12:30

 This course provides training and accreditation for you to:

• Become an internal mediator in your workplace
• Gain accreditation if you are already a workplace mediator 
• Develop better conflict management and interpersonal skills for day to day relationship management 

The course consists of 5 units and will take place over 5 days. 

The training runs from 09:30 - 16:30 each day and the dates are:

• Week One: 21st & 22nd May 2024
• Week Two: 28th, 29th & 30th May 2024

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm, and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with effective techniques to enable you to confidently handle difficult conversations with employees.

Employment law can be complex, and the legal landscape is constantly evolving. 

Keeping abreast of legal requirements not only helps your business steer away from potential litigation and financial penalties, it can also help you develop strategies to improve employee engagement and increase organisational resilience.

This event will provide you with solid grounding on recent changes to employment law and provide insight into upcoming changes to legislation that will enable your business to stay informed, legally compliant and well prepared.

Getting it right at each stage of the employment journey is vital, not only for a good working relationship with employees, but also to avoid unnecessary pitfalls, that could lead to employment tribunal claims.

This event is essential for those who are new to HR. It covers the basics of employing people, from recruitment through to the end of the employment relationship, including relevant legislation and good practice.

This digital event will focus on the key skills needed to be an effective manager.

Exploring management styles and leadership techniques, we will address the importance of leading and motivating, as well as focusing on change management and having difficult conversations. We will also cover bullying, harassment, and performance issues.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 22nd of May 2024, 09:30 - 12:30
• Day 2 - 23rd of May 2024, 09:30 - 12:30

This 3-hour digital event looks at the essential aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion that all organisations need to be aware of, including the legal position and best practice for promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Managing underperformance can be uncomfortable at times and can therefore get overlooked. However, failing to address it can have a significant negative impact on an organisation and its employees, leading to lower productivity, poor employee engagement and increased absence. 

Where an employee’s performance consistently fails to reach the required standard, managers must be prepared to address the issue in a fair and consistent way and ensure that any disciplinary action is in line with the Acas Code of Practice. 

This event will help you understand the reasons for underperformance and its effects, and provide you with the skills to effectively identify, address and develop underperforming staff.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm, and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with effective techniques to enable you to confidently handle difficult conversations with employees.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm, and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with effective techniques to enable you to confidently handle difficult conversations with employees.

Changing an employee’s terms and conditions may be necessary for business reasons, however doing so can present concerns for both the employee and employer. 

Poorly managed change can damage working relationships and failure to follow the correct procedures could put your business at risk of litigation. 

This event will help you understand your responsibilities as an employer when implementing changes to employment. It will outline the risks and benefits of the options available to you, allowing you to confidently make decisions and minimise any unintended consequences.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with practical and effective techniques to confidently plan and conduct difficult conversations with staff. 

You will also have opportunity to immerse yourself, within a safe role-play environment, to gain hands on experience of how to manage discussion around a range of uncomfortable subjects, including personality clashes, discipline and dismissal.

It can be tough moving into management for the first time. This event will help prepare you for your new role.

You will learn about the role of a line manager, effective communication skills, managing absence and discipline and grievance issues, as well gaining an understanding of relevant employment law.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 29th of May 2024, 13:30 – 16:30
• Day 2 - 30th of May 2024, 13:30 – 16:30

This digital event will focus on the key skills needed to be an effective manager.

Exploring management styles and leadership techniques, we will address the importance of leading and motivating, as well as focusing on change management and having difficult conversations. We will also cover bullying, harassment, and performance issues.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 29th of May 2024, 13:30 – 16:30
• Day 2 - 30th of May 2024, 13:30 – 16:30

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with practical and effective techniques to confidently plan and conduct difficult conversations with staff. 

You will also have opportunity to immerse yourself, within a safe role-play environment, to gain hands on experience of how to manage discussion around a range of uncomfortable subjects, including personality clashes, discipline and dismissal.

Performance management can help businesses achieve success by getting the best from their employees. This can be particularly important during difficult economic times. 

This 3-hour digital event will enable you to understand and effectively utilise performance management processes in the workplace.

Getting it right at each stage of the employment journey is vital, not only for a good working relationship with employees, but also to avoid unnecessary pitfalls, that could lead to employment tribunal claims.

This event is essential for those who are new to HR. It covers the basics of employing people, from recruitment through to the end of the employment relationship, including relevant legislation and good practice.

This 3-hour digital event looks at the essential aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion that all organisations need to be aware of, including the legal position and best practice for promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Getting it right at each stage of the employment journey is vital, not only for a good working relationship with employees, but also to avoid unnecessary pitfalls, that could lead to employment tribunal claims.

This event is essential for those who are new to HR. It covers the basics of employing people, from recruitment through to the end of the employment relationship, including relevant legislation and good practice.

It can be tough moving into management for the first time. This event will help prepare you for your new role.

You will learn about the role of a line manager, effective communication skills, managing absence and discipline and grievance issues, as well gaining an understanding of relevant employment law.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 4th of June 2024, 09:30 - 12:30
• Day 2 - 5th of June 2024, 09:30 - 12:30

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm, and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with effective techniques to enable you to confidently handle difficult conversations with employees.

In 2022 sickness absence rates in the UK rose to a record high. 
Latest figures from the Office of National Statistics reveal an estimated 185.6 million working days were lost due to sickness or injury, the equivalent to 5.7 days per year, per employee.

Developing a fair and consistent attendance policy can benefit the whole organisation. It helps employees understand what is expected of them and helps managers address underlying issues, leading to a healthier working environment, reduced absence levels and better employee retention.

This event will update you on the law and provide you with techniques to help manage absence in your workplace.

TUPE regulations determine employee rights when a business, or part of a business, is sold or changes hands. 

Understanding the regulations and associated good practice will help you better manage the process, avoid unnecessary (and sometimes costly) pitfalls and minimise potential stress and disruption.

This event will give you a clear explanation of the TUPE regulations, including employer responsibilities and employee rights. It will also provide you with practical tips on the process of conducting a business transfer, drawing upon current legislation and best practice.

NB: This course is not a substitute for those requiring in-depth legal consultation/advice.

This digital event will focus on the key skills needed to be an effective manager.

Exploring management styles and leadership techniques, we will address the importance of leading and motivating, as well as focusing on change management and having difficult conversations. We will also cover bullying, harassment, and performance issues.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 6th of June 2024, 09:30 - 12:30
• Day 2 - 7th of June 2024, 09:30 - 12:30

Managing underperformance can be uncomfortable at times and can therefore get overlooked. However, failing to address it can have a significant negative impact on an organisation and its employees, leading to lower productivity, poor employee engagement and increased absence. 

Where an employee’s performance consistently fails to reach the required standard, managers must be prepared to address the issue in a fair and consistent way and ensure that any disciplinary action is in line with the Acas Code of Practice. 

This event will help you understand the reasons for underperformance and its effects, and provide you with the skills to effectively identify, address and develop underperforming staff.

This 3-hour digital event looks at the essential aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion that all organisations need to be aware of, including the legal position and best practice for promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 This course provides training and accreditation for you to:

• Become an internal mediator in your workplace
• Gain accreditation if you are already a workplace mediator 
• Develop better conflict management and interpersonal skills for day to day relationship management 

The course consists of 5 units and will take place over 5 days.
The training runs from 09:30 - 16:30 each day and the dates are:

• Week One: 11th & 12th June 2024
• Week Two: 18th, 19th & 20th June 2024

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with practical and effective techniques to confidently plan and conduct difficult conversations with staff. 

You will also have opportunity to immerse yourself, within a safe role-play environment, to gain hands on experience of how to manage discussion around a range of uncomfortable subjects, including personality clashes, discipline and dismissal.

TUPE regulations determine employee rights when a business, or part of a business, is sold or changes hands. 

Understanding the regulations and associated good practice will help you better manage the process, avoid unnecessary (and sometimes costly) pitfalls and minimise potential stress and disruption.

This event will give you a clear explanation of the TUPE regulations, including employer responsibilities and employee rights. It will also provide you with practical tips on the process of conducting a business transfer, drawing upon current legislation and best practice.

NB: This course is not a substitute for those requiring in-depth legal consultation/advice.

Getting it right at each stage of the employment journey is vital, not only for a good working relationship with employees, but also to avoid unnecessary pitfalls, that could lead to employment tribunal claims.

This event is essential for those who are new to HR. It covers the basics of employing people, from recruitment through to the end of the employment relationship, including relevant legislation and good practice.

This digital event will focus on the key skills needed to be an effective manager.

Exploring management styles and leadership techniques, we will address the importance of leading and motivating, as well as focusing on change management and having difficult conversations. We will also cover bullying, harassment, and performance issues.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 12th of June 2024, 09:30 - 12:30
• Day 2 - 13th of June 2024, 09:30 - 12:30

Performance management can help businesses achieve success by getting the best from their employees. This can be particularly important during difficult economic times. 

This 3-hour digital event will enable you to understand and effectively utilise performance management processes in the workplace.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with practical and effective techniques to confidently plan and conduct difficult conversations with staff. 

You will also have opportunity to immerse yourself, within a safe role-play environment, to gain hands on experience of how to manage discussion around a range of uncomfortable subjects, including personality clashes, discipline and dismissal.

In 2022 sickness absence rates in the UK rose to a record high. 
Latest figures from the Office of National Statistics reveal an estimated 185.6 million working days were lost due to sickness or injury, the equivalent to 5.7 days per year, per employee.

Developing a fair and consistent attendance policy can benefit the whole organisation. It helps employees understand what is expected of them and helps managers address underlying issues, leading to a healthier working environment, reduced absence levels and better employee retention.

This event will update you on the law and provide you with techniques to help manage absence in your workplace.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm, and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with effective techniques to enable you to confidently handle difficult conversations with employees.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm, and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with effective techniques to enable you to confidently handle difficult conversations with employees.

Managing underperformance can be uncomfortable at times and can therefore get overlooked. However, failing to address it can have a significant negative impact on an organisation and its employees, leading to lower productivity, poor employee engagement and increased absence. 

Where an employee’s performance consistently fails to reach the required standard, managers must be prepared to address the issue in a fair and consistent way and ensure that any disciplinary action is in line with the Acas Code of Practice. 

This event will help you understand the reasons for underperformance and its effects, and provide you with the skills to effectively identify, address and develop underperforming staff.

This 3-hour digital event looks at the essential aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion that all organisations need to be aware of, including the legal position and best practice for promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with practical and effective techniques to confidently plan and conduct difficult conversations with staff. 

You will also have opportunity to immerse yourself, within a safe role-play environment, to gain hands on experience of how to manage discussion around a range of uncomfortable subjects, including personality clashes, discipline and dismissal.

Employment law can be complex, and the legal landscape is constantly evolving. 

Keeping abreast of legal requirements not only helps your business steer away from potential litigation and financial penalties, it can also help you develop strategies to improve employee engagement and increase organisational resilience.

This event will provide you with solid grounding on recent changes to employment law and provide insight into upcoming changes to legislation that will enable your business to stay informed, legally compliant and well prepared.

This digital event will focus on the key skills needed to be an effective manager.

Exploring management styles and leadership techniques, we will address the importance of leading and motivating, as well as focusing on change management and having difficult conversations. We will also cover bullying, harassment, and performance issues.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 19th of June 2024, 13:30 - 16:30
• Day 2 - 20th of June 2024, 13:30 - 16:30

Getting it right at each stage of the employment journey is vital, not only for a good working relationship with employees, but also to avoid unnecessary pitfalls, that could lead to employment tribunal claims.

This event is essential for those who are new to HR. It covers the basics of employing people, from recruitment through to the end of the employment relationship, including relevant legislation and good practice.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm, and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with effective techniques to enable you to confidently handle difficult conversations with employees.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with practical and effective techniques to confidently plan and conduct difficult conversations with staff. 

You will also have opportunity to immerse yourself, within a safe role-play environment, to gain hands on experience of how to manage discussion around a range of uncomfortable subjects, including personality clashes, discipline and dismissal.

Getting it right at each stage of the employment journey is vital, not only for a good working relationship with employees, but also to avoid unnecessary pitfalls, that could lead to employment tribunal claims.

This event is essential for those who are new to HR. It covers the basics of employing people, from recruitment through to the end of the employment relationship, including relevant legislation and good practice.

Attending an employment tribunal can be a daunting prospect and the consequences of getting it wrong can be costly. The estimated cost to employers of defending a claim at employment tribunal is now around £10,000. Losing a claim may cost significantly more.

Join Acas and employment law experts Guildhall Chambers as we lead you through an unfair dismissal mock employment tribunal.

This interactive, informative and myth-busting event will give you the opportunity, within a safe environment, to see how an employment tribunal operates and how decisions are reached.

It can be tough moving into management for the first time. This event will help prepare you for your new role.

You will learn about the role of a line manager, effective communication skills, managing absence and discipline and grievance issues, as well gaining an understanding of relevant employment law.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 25th of June 2024, 13:30 - 16:30
• Day 2 - 26th of June 2024, 13:30 - 16:30

TUPE regulations determine employee rights when a business, or part of a business, is sold or changes hands. 

Understanding the regulations and associated good practice will help you better manage the process, avoid unnecessary (and sometimes costly) pitfalls and minimise potential stress and disruption.

This event will give you a clear explanation of the TUPE regulations, including employer responsibilities and employee rights. It will also provide you with practical tips on the process of conducting a business transfer, drawing upon current legislation and best practice.

NB: This course is not a substitute for those requiring in-depth legal consultation/advice.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with practical and effective techniques to confidently plan and conduct difficult conversations with staff. 

You will also have opportunity to immerse yourself, within a safe role-play environment, to gain hands on experience of how to manage discussion around a range of uncomfortable subjects, including personality clashes, discipline and dismissal.

This digital event will focus on the key skills needed to be an effective manager.

Exploring management styles and leadership techniques, we will address the importance of leading and motivating, as well as focusing on change management and having difficult conversations. We will also cover bullying, harassment, and performance issues.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 26th of June 2024, 09:30 - 12:30
• Day 2 - 27th of June 2024, 09:30 - 12:30

This 3-hour digital event looks at the essential aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion that all organisations need to be aware of, including the legal position and best practice for promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm, and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with effective techniques to enable you to confidently handle difficult conversations with employees.

Performance management can help businesses achieve success by getting the best from their employees. This can be particularly important during difficult economic times. 

This 3-hour digital event will enable you to understand and effectively utilise performance management processes in the workplace.

In 2022 sickness absence rates in the UK rose to a record high. 
Latest figures from the Office of National Statistics reveal an estimated 185.6 million working days were lost due to sickness or injury, the equivalent to 5.7 days per year, per employee.

Developing a fair and consistent attendance policy can benefit the whole organisation. It helps employees understand what is expected of them and helps managers address underlying issues, leading to a healthier working environment, reduced absence levels and better employee retention.

This event will update you on the law and provide you with techniques to help manage absence in your workplace.

This course provides training and accreditation for you to:

• Become an internal mediator in your workplace
• Gain accreditation if you are already a workplace mediator 
• Develop better conflict management and interpersonal skills for day to day relationship management 

The course consists of 5 units and will take place over 5 days.

The training runs from 09:30 - 16:30 each day and the dates are:

• Week One: 2nd & 3rd July 2024
• Week Two: 9th, 10th & 11th July 2024

This 3-hour digital event looks at the essential aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion that all organisations need to be aware of, including the legal position and best practice for promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm, and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with effective techniques to enable you to confidently handle difficult conversations with employees.

This digital event will focus on the key skills needed to be an effective manager.

Exploring management styles and leadership techniques, we will address the importance of leading and motivating, as well as focusing on change management and having difficult conversations. We will also cover bullying, harassment, and performance issues.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 4th of July 2024, 09:30 - 12:30
• Day 2 - 5th of July 2024, 09:30 - 12:30

TUPE regulations determine employee rights when a business, or part of a business, is sold or changes hands. 

Understanding the regulations and associated good practice will help you better manage the process, avoid unnecessary (and sometimes costly) pitfalls and minimise potential stress and disruption.

This event will give you a clear explanation of the TUPE regulations, including employer responsibilities and employee rights. It will also provide you with practical tips on the process of conducting a business transfer, drawing upon current legislation and best practice.

NB: This course is not a substitute for those requiring in-depth legal consultation/advice.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm, and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with effective techniques to enable you to confidently handle difficult conversations with employees.

It can be tough moving into management for the first time. This event will help prepare you for your new role.

You will learn about the role of a line manager, effective communication skills, managing absence and discipline and grievance issues, as well gaining an understanding of relevant employment law.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 11th of July 2024, 09:30 - 12:30
• Day 2 - 12th of July 2024, 09:30 - 12:30

This digital event will focus on the key skills needed to be an effective manager.

Exploring management styles and leadership techniques, we will address the importance of leading and motivating, as well as focusing on change management and having difficult conversations. We will also cover bullying, harassment, and performance issues.

This full day event will be delivered via Zoom.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm, and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with effective techniques to enable you to confidently handle difficult conversations with employees.

Changing an employee’s terms and conditions may be necessary for business reasons, however doing so can present concerns for both the employee and employer. 

Poorly managed change can damage working relationships and failure to follow the correct procedures could put your business at risk of litigation. 

This event will help you understand your responsibilities as an employer when implementing changes to employment. It will outline the risks and benefits of the options available to you, allowing you to confidently make decisions and minimise any unintended consequences.

This course provides training and accreditation for you to:

• Become an internal mediator in your workplace
• Gain accreditation if you are already a workplace mediator 
• Develop better conflict management and interpersonal skills for day to day relationship management 

The course consists of 5 units and will take place over 5 days. 

The training runs from 09:30 - 16:30 each day and the dates are:

• Week One: 16th, 17th & 18th July 2024
• Week Two: 23rd & 24th July 2024 

It can be tough moving into management for the first time. This event will help prepare you for your new role.

You will learn about the role of a line manager, effective communication skills, managing absence and discipline and grievance issues, as well gaining an understanding of relevant employment law.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 17th of July 2024, 09:30 - 12:30
• Day 2 - 18th of July 2024, 09:30 - 12:30

Performance management can help businesses achieve success by getting the best from their employees. This can be particularly important during difficult economic times. 

This 3-hour digital event will enable you to understand and effectively utilise performance management processes in the workplace.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm, and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with effective techniques to enable you to confidently handle difficult conversations with employees.

It can be tough moving into management for the first time. This event will help prepare you for your new role.

You will learn about the role of a line manager, effective communication skills, managing absence and discipline and grievance issues, as well gaining an understanding of relevant employment law.

The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours.

The dates are:

• Day 1 - 22nd of July 2024, 13:30 - 16:30
• Day 2 - 23rd of July 2024, 13:30 - 16:30

In 2022 sickness absence rates in the UK rose to a record high. 
Latest figures from the Office of National Statistics reveal an estimated 185.6 million working days were lost due to sickness or injury, the equivalent to 5.7 days per year, per employee.

Developing a fair and consistent attendance policy can benefit the whole organisation. It helps employees understand what is expected of them and helps managers address underlying issues, leading to a healthier working environment, reduced absence levels and better employee retention.

This event will update you on the law and provide you with techniques to help manage absence in your workplace.