All Acas events in the East of England region

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20 August 2025
09:30 - 16:00
Management training for new managers (face to face)

Level - Foundation

Managing people for the first time can be challenging but also rewarding. 

A good manager can help:

  • improve teamwork and productivity
  • reduce workplace conflict 
  • increase wellbeing amongst staff
  • build and maintain trust and confidence between an employer and employee

This training will help you build confidence and introduce the skills you need for your new role as a manager. 

It will also introduce you to legal and good practice principles you need to know.



CAMBRIDGE
11 September 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


Norwich
23 September 2025
09:30 - 16:00
Mediation Skills for Managers (face to face)

Level – Skilled

Conflict at work can be stressful, time consuming and disruptive for all concerned. Sometimes problems between employees can seem difficult to overcome.

Mediation is an effective way to resolve disputes. When used properly and at an early stage, it can help improve: 

  • working relationships between employees
  • employee engagement and team dynamics
  • employee retention

This training will introduce you to mediation and practical skills you can develop and use within your role. 

This will help you be seen as a better people manager and someone people can approach to help resolve issues at work.



CAMBRIDGE
14 October 2025
09:30 - 16:00
Management training for new managers (face to face)

Level - Foundation

Managing people for the first time can be challenging but also rewarding. 

A good manager can help:

  • improve teamwork and productivity
  • reduce workplace conflict 
  • increase wellbeing amongst staff
  • build and maintain trust and confidence between an employer and employee

This training will help you build confidence and introduce the skills you need for your new role as a manager. 

It will also introduce you to legal and good practice principles you need to know.



Ipswich
29 October 2025
09:30 - 16:00
Management training for developing managers (face to face)

Level – Developing

People managers are at the heart of effective teams and productive workplaces. 

Those in a management role are often the go-to person for their colleagues and often need to demonstrate effective leadership.

Key skills for any developing manager include:

  • being able to motivate teams to succeed
  • establishing good working relationships within teams 
  • ensuring employees feel trusted and supported
  • dealing with challenging issues as they arise
  • managing change effectively
  • knowing when and how to delegate

This training will help you become a better people manager.



Ipswich