HR Essentials

HR can feel daunting if you don’t know where to start. That’s where our HR Essentials course comes in, giving you and your team the confidence to handle everyday people challenges to stay legally compliant. The open course is run in Worcestershire, as a one-day session in-person and priced at £395 + VAT. We can also facilitate on-site training at your premises, with separate pricing depending on numbers and location. Contact us for a free quote.

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Why choose HR Essentials training?

HR Essentials training goes over all the essentials, including recruitment, policies, performance issues, sickness, grievances and disciplinaries, to name a few. Not having the right policies in place can slow your business down and create unnecessary risk if not handled correctly.

Luckily, this course gives your team the confidence to manage this in a clear, practical way. Designed for SMEs and non-HR managers, it’s ideal if you don’t have a dedicated HR team. We cover the HR fundamentals that every manager should know to stay GDPR compliant and build a strong, productive workforce. By the end, you’ll learn how to implement the right strategies and frameworks to protect your organisation and deal with issues before they escalate.

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What you’ll learn

By the end of the HR Essentials course, you’ll have a solid grasp of HR fundamentals and employment law. You’ll also learn how to keep employees supported and protected, leading to a more motivated and productive workforce. Attendees of this basic HR training will learn:

  • The basics of employment law for recruitment, contracts and handling different types of employees
  • How to manage HR records in the right way to maintain GDPR compliance
  • The key HR policies to set the business up for success
  • The statutory requirements for all types of leave, including annual leave, sickness and family leave
  • How to deal with basic HR queries and procedures relating to managing absence, underperformance, grievances and disciplinary
  • How to reduce risk and exposure to legal claims against your business

What’s included?

  • A one-day training course carried out in person, or split over two half-days if joining online
  • Interactive training sessions that encourage open conversation in an inclusive environment
  • Workbooks, templates and supporting tools to take back to your business
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HR Essentials training course is for:

  • New HR administrators
  • Administrators with some HR responsibilities
  • PAs and EAs who deal with HR-related work
  • Managers who have no in-house HR to support their role

HR Essentials training course is not for:

  • Managers who believe they already know it all and have nothing to learn
  • Anyone who wants a box-ticking exercise
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FAQs:

I only have a couple of employees, is it worth doing this training?

Absolutely. Even if you just train one person, it’s important that they follow employment law and get the basics right. Danton’s course for beginners gives your team the knowledge to stay compliant while also giving your business the right foundations for growth. If you enrol more than one team member, you’ll receive a 10% discount on additional places.

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