HR Essentials for Managers - Online workshop

A practical and comprehensive introduction to managing people confidently at work. This session covers employment law essentials, common risk areas and day‑to‑day people management challenges, helping managers understand what’s expected of them and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Ideal for new, developing or accidental managers, as well as business owners who manage staff themselves.

No legal, HR or even management experience is necessary! 

This workshop will help you to:

• Understand the basic employment rights that apply across the employment lifecycle
• Handle day-to-day people issues more confidently (and sooner)
• Reduce risk and protect the business against disputes and tribunal claims
• Build better manager habits: clearer expectations, better conversations, better records
• Get a mini employment law update and understand what changes mean for managers 

What we’ll cover (common manager risk areas):

• Discrimination and the Equality Act (and how risk arises in real scenarios)
• Recruitment essentials: job ads/interviews, fair selection, right-to-work and offers/contracts
• Difficult conversations: absence, performance, disciplinary and grievances (what to do and what to avoid)
• Family-friendly rights and flexible working (what managers need to know)
• Ending employment: practical, safe steps and key pitfalls 

Format: Live online, interactive workshop (not a webinar). Workbooks shared in advance. Certificates provided.