Changing terms & conditions of employment
Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge
Overview
Employers sometimes need to change employees’ roles, working practices and written terms and conditions. This can cause:
- conflict and strained working relationships
- confusion and productivity impact
- risk of legal claims
This training will help you get a better understanding of how to change a contract. This will help you to:
- follow the law and good practice when making changes
- reduce the risk of legal claims
- identify the risks and benefits of the options
- make informed decisions
- maintain good working relationships
- protect morale through change
Who is this best suited to?
No previous experience is necessary. But a basic understanding of contracts would be beneficial.
This training would be especially suitable for:
- HR professionals
- business owners
- managers
- Trade Union representatives
What will I learn from this training?
- what a contract is
- collective agreements
- responding to emotions during change
- consultation: the law and good practice
- breaking impasse
- imposing change
- dismissal and re-engagement
- explain what contractual terms are
- recognise when a contract allows for certain changes
- apply the key principles to gain agreement to a contractual change
- state the approaches to vary a contract
- describe good practice when varying contracts
Key course information
Trainer led – online via Zoom
Duration - 3 hours/half day
The training session will include:
- case studies
- polls/quizzes
- group discussion
Attendees will also receive:
- a digital certificate
- a handout containing useful links
- a copy of the PowerPoint slides
We aim to make our training accessible for everyone. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know on your sign-up form.
Closed captions can be turned on for all our sessions run on Zoom.
Run this programme for your organisation
This course can also be provided in-house. We can also tailor the programme to suit your precise organisation needs. To speak to our customer services team about your requirements call 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.Does your organisation need more than training?
Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It's a great way to develop, enhance and refresh knowledge, providing an opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions.