Event Description
This practical training session is designed for Directors, Business Owners and SME’s who are responsible for employing and managing staff and want a clear, straightforward understanding of essential HR requirements.
The session focuses on what employers need to have in place, what their legal responsibilities are and how to manage people matters confidently and compliantly, without unnecessary jargon.
Participants will be guided through the core HR essentials, including:
- The fundamentals of HR responsibilities for employers
- Contracts of employment and probation periods – what’s required and best practice
- Staff handbooks and workplace policies – why they matter
- HR systems (HRIS) – when and why to use them
- Employment law basics – a practical overview for business owners
- Handling flexible working requests
- Managing sickness absence and holiday entitlement
- Understanding parental and family‑friendly leave
- Effective onboarding and off‑boarding of employees
- Recent and upcoming employment law changes and what businesses need to prepare for
The emphasis is on practical application, highlighting common risks for SMEs and how to avoid them.
Who should attend:
- Company Directors
- Business Owners
- SME Leaders and Senior Managers
- Employers without in‑house HR support
What you’ll gain:
- A clear understanding of essential HR requirements
- Greater confidence in managing employees
- Awareness of legal risks and how to reduce them
- Practical guidance you can apply immediately to your business
- Practical templates to take away with you
This is an in person interactive session, with real‑world examples and time for questions throughout.
