Managing Critical HR Policies and Functions in the 21st Century

Synopsis: This course is essential for HR professionals and managers to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in the workplace. By understanding and adhering to these requirements, organizations can create a fair and inclusive work environment while avoiding legal risks and penalties. This course covers employment laws, regulations, and ethical considerations, enabling participants to develop and implement effective HR policies. The course is needed to navigate the legal and ethical landscape of HR policies successfully.

Course Objectives:

üGain a comprehensive understanding of the legal and ethical aspects of human resources policies.

üLearn about employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements to ensure HR policies align with legal frameworks.

üExplore ethical considerations in HR practices, including confidentiality, diversity, and fairness.

üDevelop skills to create, implement, and enforce HR policies that promote a safe, inclusive, and legally compliant work environment.

üStay up-to-date with current HR trends and best practices to ensure organizational success.

Module 1: Human Resources Overview

• Definition of Human Resources
• Objectives of Human Resources
• Role of Human Resources in a Business Context
• Importance of HR Manager

Module 2: Employment Law

• Employment Contracts
• Data Protection
• Health and Safety Regulations
• Grievance, Discipline, and Dismissal
• Redundancy

Module 3: HR Policy

• HR Policies and Procedures
• Performance Management
• HR Policy Reviews
  • Business Growth
  • Change in Circumstances
  • Changes in Employment Law
  • Moving Office
  • Flexible Working

Module 4: Employment Law and Compliance

• Employment Contracts
• Anti-Discrimination Laws
• Wage and Hour Regulations
• Workplace Safety etc

Module 5: Ethical Decision-Making in HR:

• Ethical Frameworks, Moral Principles, And Ethical Dilemmas in HR
• Strategies for Promoting Ethical Behavior within the Organization.

Module 6: Recruitment and Selection:

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Diversity And Inclusion
• Privacy Laws
• Background Checks, and the Use of Technology in Recruitment.

Module 7: Employee Relations and Workplace Ethics

• Employee Rights
• Disciplinary Actions
• Conflict Resolution
• Harassment And Discrimination Prevention,
• Fostering A Positive and Ethical Work Culture.

Module 8: HR Policies and Documentation

• Code of Conduct
• Anti-Harassment
• Data Protection and Employee Privacy
• Disciplinary Procedures.
• Social Media Policies
• Workplace Surveillance
• Remote Work Arrangements
• -The Impact of Technology on HR Practices

Module 9: HR Compliance Monitoring and Auditing:

• Conducting Internal Audits, and Addressing Compliance Issues.
• The Role of HR Professionals in Ensuring Compliance With Legal And Ethical Requirements.

Target Audience:Human resources professionals, Compliance officers, Ethics officers, Legal professionals, and Managers and supervisors