Employee Relations and Engagement

By the end of the Employee Relations and Engagement training course, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement impactful employee relationship strategies
• Understand the critical role of managers, supervisors, and team leaders in sustaining positive employee relations
• Address behavioural and performance issues constructively
• Influence managerial behaviour to align with employee engagement objectives
• Apply effective procedures for managing grievances and disciplinary actions
• Manage absenteeism proactively
• Recognise the value of employee assistance initiatives within the workplace

The training methodology used is designed to encourage maximum participation by all delegates. The presenter will suggest ideas and theories to the delegates and then encourage them to test out the ideas by the use of discussion, small group work, exercises and feedback.

Each day of this training course will end by delegates completing their own record of what has been learned on the day and considering how the ideas might be transferred back to the workplace.

When the principles taught in this Employee Relations and Engagement training course are applied, organisations can expect significant improvements in:

• Leadership effectiveness across departments
• Employee morale and motivation
• Collaboration between ER professionals and operational leadership
• Productivity and commitment among team members
• Alignment between organisational values and workforce behaviour
• Professional standards relating to performance and conduct

Participants attending the Employee Relations and Engagement training course will gain:

• Enhanced skills to inspire and engage employees effectively
• Deeper insights into employee motivation and workplace behaviour
• Competence in resolving grievances and managing difficult conversations
• Clarity on the distinct roles and responsibilities of HR, ER, and line management
• Practical techniques for managing disciplinary actions professionally
• Tools to address common issues such as lateness and absenteeism
• A structured approach to aligning performance management with employee engagement
• An understanding of how organisational values can be reflected in everyday ER practices

This KC Academy Employee Relations and Engagement training course is designed to develop increased productivity and motivation through the application of best practice in the way that employees are treated by the organisation.

Attendance at this training course will benefit:

• Employee Relations Specialists
• HR and Personnel Professionals
• Line Managers
• Supervisors and Team Leaders