Focus HR launches training programme

Thursday 01 October 2020

Focus HR is launching a professional training programme, targeted at the HR community and business owners or managers with people responsibility.

The programme follows CIPD's People Profession Report, which highlighted the importance of securing the necessary tools for the job.

“For some time now we have been looking at ways to provide top quality human resources training to the HR community and senior managers, being mindful of what is already available and, where we can assist, fill this gap," explained Director of Focus HR, Katie Bellingham.

"As HR professionals ourselves, we have benefited over the years from professional qualifications available locally as well as excellent industry updates and best practice overviews provided by legal firms and other professional bodies.

"What we aim to achieve through this program however is in-depth, interactive training on specific areas of HR practice, targeted at those individuals who already have some experience but who wish to engage in further professional learning with a very practical focus.

"By running courses in very specific subject areas and with a small number of attendees, we are able to cover subject matters in depth in a way that is not always possible in other formats."

The 'Focus on...' programme will look at subject areas such as capability and conduct, managing long-term absence and attendance. It will be followed up with a three-part series early next year, focussing on handling disciplinary, investigations and grievance.

The training series is set to begin on 23 October. The sessions can be attended as a series or as standalone courses.

Pictured top: Director of Focus HR, Katie Bellingham.