Events Calendar
Human Resources (HR) plays a vital role in ensuring that an organization can not only attract, and hire; but develop and retain the talent it needs to achieve its goals. Often, new practitioners are overwhelmed with how best to navigate the various aspects of HR, especially to be compliant with local labour legislation.
The sessions within this 3-day program were therefore designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills to individuals who are new to the field of Human Resources (HR). Led by experienced HR practitioners who will share their expertise and insights, the program will cover the key concepts and best practices of HR, with a focus on practical application in the workplace.
Duration: 3 days (24 training hours)
Target Audience:
- New HR/IR practitioners
- Persons interested in the field of HR
Topics to Be Covered
MODULE | UNITS |
Day 1: Understanding HR Basics | Introduction to HR |
Employee and Employer Rights | |
Day 2: Legislation and Compliance | Understanding Labour Legislation |
Write on Target: Effective Writing for HR and IR | |
Day 3: Managing People | Introduction to Performance Management |
Conducting Discipline |
Training Methods
- Interactive Discussions
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Case Studies and Exercises
Takeaway Tools
- Conducting Discipline Guide
Start time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Members: $1,060.00
Non-Members: $1,325.00
Occasionally, employment issues are unnecessarily escalated due to a lack of proper handling at the enterprise level between management and employees. For this reason, the need to recruit or develop skilled personnel in the field of Industrial Relations, has become more prevalent. The reality is that leveraging the concepts of industrial relations allows both employers and employees to understand each other’s needs and concerns, thereby establishing and maintaining a more harmonious relationship.
The sessions within this 3-day workshop have therefore been designed to assist participants in developing their toolkit for managing the employment relationship. Developing skills in conflict resolution, negotiation, communication, and compliance, will allow them to not only prevent or minimize employment issues, but adequately respond to emerging circumstances.
Duration: 3 days
Target Audience:
- Any HR/IR practitioner
- Supervisors/managers operating in a trade union environment
Topics to Be Covered
MODULE | UNITS |
Day 1: Understanding IR | Understanding Industrial Relations |
Handling Grievances and Conducting Discipline | |
Day 2: Navigating IR | Write on Target: Effective Writing for HR and IR |
Research and Strategy | |
Day 3: Labour Relations | Collective Bargaining Essentials |
Training Methods
- Interactive Discussions
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Case Studies and Exercises
Takeaway Tools
- Red Book – A Guide to Employment Relations in Barbados
- Certificate of Completion
Participants Will Learn
Understanding Industrial Relations
- Define industrial relations and its significance in the workplace
- Understand the local framework and regulations governing industrial relations
- Recognize the importance of communication and conflict resolution in IR
- Identify best practices for fostering positive industrial relations in the workplace
Handling Grievances and Conducting Discipline
- Understand the importance of the grievance procedure
- Understand the different roles of supervisors, managers and unions
- How to utilise a Code of Discipline
- The correct procedures for disciplining employees
Write on Target: Effective Writing for HR and IR
- How to write:
- General correspondence
- Investigative letters
- Invitation and outcome letters associated with disciplinary hearings
- Warning and suspension letters
- Termination letters
- Common pitfalls
- Review of critical words and phrases
Collective Bargaining Essentials
- Steps in the collective bargaining process
- Negotiation tactics
- Interest-based bargaining
- Dispute resolution
Start time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Members: $1,060.00
Non-Members: $1,325.00
Letters and reports are key forms of documentation in the employment relationship making written communication skills an essential element in the toolkit of any HR / IR practitioner. While many persons know what information they would like to capture in the various types of letters; these documents cover such a broad spectrum of issues that they very often struggle to construct them.
Correspondence must not only be specific, but must be in alignment with current policies, procedures and legislation. This is all in an effort to satisfy the objectives of the letter or report, while protecting the organization from liability.
This experiential learning session is designed to provide professionals with practical tools to increase proficiency in writing documents with emphasis on legislative compliance.
Participants Will Learn
- How to write
- General correspondence
- Investigative letters
- Invitation and outcome letters associated with disciplinary hearings
- Warning and suspension letters
- Termination letters
- Common pitfalls
- Review of critical words and phrases
Potential Training Methods
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Interactive Discussions
- Group Exercises
Who Should Attend
- Any HR / IR practitioner wishing to improve his/her/their written communication skills.
Start time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Members: $380.00
Non-Members: $475.00