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HR & EMPLOYMENT LAW

When employee trouble strikes. Expert advice and support via telephone, e-mail or on-site. Fixed monthly fee or Pay as you Go.

ONLINE TRAINING

Our first-class leadership training is now available online during the COVID-19 crisis. Courses at levels two, three and four.

RESTRUCTURE & REDUNDANCY

Nobody wants to make redundancies, but when you're left with no option you're going to want to get the process right.

FUNDED TRAINING

Fully-funded leadership and management training for local businesses, supported by the European Social Fund

Delivered once per month via Zoom, cherry-pick specific sessions or attend all 11 and receive a discount.

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Modules and Dates	Content Overview
Job Induction through to Probationary Sign Off Thursday 16 December: 9.00am - 11.00am	The importance of conducting thorough inductions The importance of planning a new employee's training and reviewing a new employee's performance The impact of working remotely
Performance Management Thursday 27 January 2022: 9.00am - 11.00am	Understanding the importance of setting and reviewing meaningful objectives for all employees Holding regular reviews and 121's Holding team members responsible How it can benefit succession planning
Coaching and Mentoring Thursday 17 February: 9.00am - 11.00am	Understanding the difference between coaching and mentoring The basic skills of both coaching and mentoring When is it the most effective time to use coaching or mentoring
Attendance Management Thursday 24 March: 9.00am - 11.00am	Understanding the benefits and importance of attendance management How to effectively conduct return to work interviews Managing both sporadic and long-term sickness
Holding Effective Investigations Thursday 28 April: 9.00am - 11.00am	What makes a good investigation? Investigation top tips Holding effective investigation for disciplinary, grievance and appeals
Holding Difficult Conversations Thursday 26 May: 9.00am - 11.00am	The ability to manage difficult conversations What makes a conversation difficult? Strategies to be more confident having difficult conversations
The Disciplinary Process Thursday 30 June: 9.00am - 11.00am	Five fair reasons for dismissal How to conduct a legal disciplinary meeting How to conduct an effective disciplinary meeting
Grievance and Appeals Thursday 21 July: 9.00am - 11.00am	Understanding the laws around grievance and appeal How to manage the process effectively
Managing Mental Health in the Workplace Thursday 25 August: 9.00am - 11.00am	Understanding the mental health continuum and the reasons people move up and down Knowing the legislation that protects people who suffer with mental health conditions Recognising how to manage team members with both good and poor mental health
Essential Employment Law New date to be confirmed	An introduction to laws behind the processes and procedures for HR decisions made across your business Being able to identify if your business is compliant with the fundamentals of employment laws
Good Practice in Recruitment and Selection New date to be confirmed	Legislation behind recruitment practice Running effective recruitment campaigns during the challenging Covid-19 climate Why it is a must to have recruitment processes in line with your business needs The impact an ineffective recruitment campaign has on your business

Business Support from People Like You

Following its successful launch and implementation last year, Peer Networks returns to Worcestershire for 2021.

Peer Networks isn't like other business support. It’s not like other networking either. Every fortnight you'll meet up with a regular cohort of business leaders like you. Together, you’ll work to solve and overcome each other’s challenges and problems as you strive to develop and grow your businesses. Learn from the experiences of other business leaders and entrepreneurs and share your own wisdom and learnings, building a support group of your peers as you do so. No self-styled gurus or costly consultants; just practical support and advice from people who have been there and done it.

Applications Now Open for January 2022

If you missed out on the opportunity to join the programme last year, then register you interest today and join the conversation.

To be eligible for Peer Networks you must have:

Operated for at least one year
At least five full time employees
A turnover of at least £100,000
An aspiration to improve

Build a network of equals, get fresh perspectives on your issues and dodge the bullets ahead by listening to the lessons and experiences of your peers. Complete the form to register your interest or discover more.

In which LEP area is your organisation?

Worcestershire

Gloucestershire

Swindon & Wiltshire

Bristol & West of England

Other

We're only operating Peer Networks in Worcestershire but if you're in another area we can signpost you to the relevant contacts

Do you meet the following criteria? (please tick)

Have 5 or more full-time employees

Have operated for more than 12 months

Have an annual turnover greater than £100,000

Have a desire to grow your business

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