HR for Non-HR Managers

Training Duration: 3 Days

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In today’s fast-moving world, many managers and supervisors are expected to deal with some human resource issues.

Overview

In today’s fast-moving world, many managers and supervisors are expected to deal with some human resource issues. They may be asked to take part in developing job descriptions, take part in interviews, or take responsibility for discipline. This three-day workshop will introduce those managers to human resource concepts. We will walk you through the hiring process, from performing a skills inventory to conducting the interview; discuss orientation; and cover some issues that arise after the hiring (such as diversity issues, compensation, and discipline).

Module Value

This module supports capacity-building programmes by strengthening individual and team performance in institutional and organizational contexts. It can be adapted to public sector institutions, international development projects, and corporate environments, and integrated into broader reform or performance improvement initiatives.

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss current issues in the human resource field and the changing role of supervisors and managers in terms of HR functions.
  • Write job specifications and identify core competencies.
  • Apply methods of finding, selecting, and keeping the best people using behavioral description interviewing techniques.
  • Get new employees off to a good start.
  • Understand compensation and benefits.
  • Maintain healthy employee relations.
  • Make performance appraisals a cooperative process.

Core Content Areas

  • Defining human resources
  • Skills inventory and job analysis
  • Position profiles and job descriptions
  • Finding candidates and advertising guidelines
  • Preparing for and conducting the interview
  • Employee orientation and onboarding
  • Planning training and external providers
  • Performance reviews
  • Attendance management and diversity
  • Privacy issues and compensation and benefits
  • Managing disciplinary issues and termination
  • Exit interviews

Practical Applications

  • Case-based discussion
  • Guided exercises
  • Group reflection
  • Action planning for workplace application
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