Human Resource Essentials

1 Day Course

Good staff are one of your greatest business assets, so it’s vital that you fi nd the right people for the job. Once you’ve found good staff it’s important to look after them to create a successful business. As an employer you have legal obligations in all aspects of recruiting and managing staff, as well as ending employment. This course offers businesses the fundamentals of employing and managing staff, with a focus on legal obligations and ‘doing it right’.

Responsibilities of Employers

• Duties of Employers & Employees
• Information about Unions and Industrial Action

Recruiting Staff

• Legal aspects of recruiting – issues for employers
• Working out what you are looking for
• How to find and attract suitable candidates
• Managing the applications
• Selecting the best candidate - short listing, interviewing, reference checks
• Managing unsuccessful applicants
• Making an offer & employment contracts

Managing Staff

• How to keep good staff
• Induction for new staff
• Reviewing staff performance
• Dealing with conflict

Ending Employment

• What to do when an employee ends employment
• Dismissal – procedures and employers’ obligations
• Exit interviews
• Supplying references

Who Should Attend?
Small to medium small business owners and staff with responsibilities for recruiting and managing staff. Anyone
wishing to update their skills in these areas. No prior knowledge of human resources is required.

What is Included?
Participants receive: a detailed manual with tools and templates included; and access to online resources.

Can’t attend?
Course available on DVD $299.00

Course Costs
$399.00 includes course materials,
lunch and refreshments.
Duration 1 Day - 9am - 4pm