Managerial / Supervisory HR Training

Training is advisable for anyone who supervises employees. In fact, the lack of training has been called “a reckless indifference to the law” in a recent court finding. One way to defend yourself is through instructing all supervisors, managers, directors, vice-presidents and presidents regarding the current policies, practices and proper procedures when receiving a complaint, observing questionable behaviors, or dealing with a challenging HR issue.

  • Training will be customized for your organization using your policies and procedures
  • Most training is in a workshop setting with interaction and exercises
  • Training can be developed to introduce new policies and procedures

HR Training Topics and Workshops


Supervisors & The Law

“Helping employers from needing lawyers”.
Workshops are available to familiarize your supervisors and managers (or anyone who supervises) with the laws affecting the employment relationship. Some of the areas addressed are:

  • Which interview questions are illegal?
  • What is the most important thing to remember when conducting a termination?
  • What is the #1 reason why employees sue their employers?
  • What are the most frequently filed lawsuits?
  • How can you prevent lawsuits?


Anti – Harassment

“Helping employers from needing lawyers”.
Workshops are available for your supervisors and managers (or anyone who supervises) about their responsibilities concerning harassment. Some of the areas addressed are:

  • The forms of harassment
  • The types of harassment
  • Myths about harassment
  • Motives for not complaining
  • What can be done to minimize liability


Discipline & Terminations

“Helping employers from needing lawyers”.
Over 50% of the legal proceeding in the court system stem from the discipline and termination process. As most of us don’t have to discipline and terminate very often (hopefully), we never get very good at it. Some of the areas addressed are:

  • The steps in the process
  • What can be more effective than a suspension
  • Things to remember even in resignations
  • The most important thing to remember during the process
  • How long should the termination meeting be?


Employee Interviewing

This is the most important step in the employment process and if done correctly, can minimize employee relations issues down the road. Some of the areas addressed are:

  • Why an interview takes some preparation
  • Four steps in ensuring a good fit
  • Advantages of using behavioral interviewing questions
  • What are some of the illegal interview questions?


Employee Performance Appraisals

One of the most important responsibilities of any supervisor/manager is to provide guidance and feedback to employees. Most of us do not look forward to the process. When done correctly, it is a shared responsibility between employees and their immediate supervisor. Some of the areas addressed are:

  • Responsibilities of the employee
  • Responsibilities of the supervisor/manager
  • Typical rater errors
  • Legal considerations
  • Does money really motivate employees?


Employee Retention and Engagement

After finding the right employee, keeping him or her is equally important. What are some of the things that supervisors/managers can do, that don’t cost a lot of money, to create an environment where employees want to stay and be productive. Some of the areas addressed are:

  • What really motivates employees?
  • Why do employees leave?
  • What to do when there is no merit budget

Additional Topics

If you don’t see a topic that exactly fits your current needs, please let us know. A customized workshop can be designed for your business needs, or other resources will be suggested.