All Acas events in the Wales region

The legal landscape and how it affects your workplace is constantly evolving. 

This digital event will update you on the latest changes in legislation and highlight future developments - a key consideration for business planning. It includes information on new rules and regulations arising from the Coronavirus pandemic, including vaccinations and testing, and the implications for employers of leaving the European Union.

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.

This digital event will give you practical and effective techniques to confidently conduct and manage difficult conversations with employees.

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 April 2021, 10:00 – 13:00
• Day 2 - 27th of April 2021, 10:00 – 13:00

This digital event will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the essential ‘people’ skills required in supervisory/line management roles.

It will also explore the importance of addressing absence, bullying and harassment and discipline and grievance matters.

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 - 28th of April 2021, 10:00 – 13:00
• Day 2 - 29th of April 2021, 10:00 – 13:00

This digital event looks at how to conduct and manage a fair internal investigation, from gathering and assessing evidence through to presenting findings.

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 - 5th of May 2021, 13:00 - 16:00
• Day 2 - 6th of May 2021, 13:00 - 16:00

This digital event explores the reasons behind conflict in the workplace and the effects it can have on individuals and the business. It will provide you with the key skills that you need to address conflict in your workplace at an early stage.

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 May 2021, 10:00 – 13:00
• Day 2 - 18th of May 2021, 10:00 – 13:00

This digital event will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the essential ‘people’ skills required in supervisory/line management roles.

It will also explore the importance of addressing absence, bullying and harassment and discipline and grievance matters.

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 - 18th of May 2021, 10:00 – 13:00
• Day 2 - 19th of May 2021, 10:00 – 13:00

This digital event will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the essential ‘people’ skills required in supervisory/line management roles.

It will also explore the importance of addressing absence, bullying and harassment and discipline and grievance matters.

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 - 24th of May 2021, 10:00 – 13:00
• Day 2 - 25th of May 2021, 10:00 – 13:00

This digital event will introduce you to the fundamentals of employing people. It maps the employment relationship from recruitment, issuing contracts, managing holidays, absence and disciplinary matters, through to ending the employment relationship.

You will also receive a helpful tool kit of sample policies and letters to use in your workplace.

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 May 2021, 10:00 – 13:00
• Day 2 - 26th of May 2021, 10:00 – 13:00

This digital event will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to effectively mediate disputes, leading to sustainable solutions to conflict within your workplace.

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 June 2021, 10:00 – 13:00
• Day 2 - 8th of June 2021, 10:00 – 13:00

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.

This digital event will give you practical and effective techniques to confidently conduct and manage difficult conversations with employees.

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 - 9th of June 2021, 10:00 – 13:00
• Day 2 - 10th of June 2021, 10:00 – 13:00

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.

Successful recruitment and retaining experienced staff can help businesses thrive and improve staff engagement. This in-depth digital event will help you gain the expertise you need to recruit, select and retain the right people for your business.

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 June 2021, 10:00 – 13:00
• Day 2 - 22nd of June 2021, 10:00 – 13:00

 This course provides training and accreditation for you to:

• Become an internal mediator in your workplace
• Gain accreditation if you are already 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 is from 10:00 - 16:00 each day and the dates are:

• Week One: Wednesday 29th September, Thursday 30th September 2021
• Week Two: Wednesday 6th October, Thursday 7th October and Friday 8th October 2021

This is a digital event.