Level up with Loch Associates Group is a new series of four free, online webinars, running throughout 2024, aimed at helping businesses move through the building blocks to create a great business.
Each session will begin with a 15 minute run-down of recent legal developments, from legislative changes to new case law, together with an update on changes to and advances in HR best practice. We’ll then turn our attention to the essential steps necessary to build a successful business – from the initial challenges of recruitment and onboarding, to the importance of getting your policies, procedures and people management strategy right, all the way through to handling disputes and exits. And all of this provided for free.
Who Is it for?
Business Owners, Executives, Managers and Employees. Each webinar has something for everyone and is designed as a series to take you on a journey from the beginnings of building a new business, right the way through to excelling in business leadership. Join us for the full series or book whichever session benefits you the most.
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Session 1: The Starting Blocks
Building a strong team is essential if you want to build a successful business, but recruiting staff is a challenging task. During this session, we’ll consider:
- What role do you need to fill (Job Descriptions & Person Specifications, Hours, Contract Length, Place of Work, Employment Status)?
- How will you comply with the law (The Equality Act 2010 – Job Advertisements, Selection & Interviewing & Immigration Rules)?
- What do you need to do when you’ve found ‘the one’ (Offer Letters, Contracts, Policies & Pre-Employment Checks)?
- What should onboarding involve (Induction, Training & Probation)?
- What if it doesn’t work out (Termination during Probation & Risk Management)?
When: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Time: 9-10am
Cost: Free
Who is it for?
Business Owners, Executives, Managers and Employees.
Session 2: Building to Better
You’ve got your team in place and business is booming – now you need to respond to the myriad of challenges that arise with people management. During this session you will find out;
- How to manage employee misconduct and poor performance (Informal Interventions, Investigations & Formal Procedures)?
- What to do if an employee goes off sick (Managing Short & Long Term Absences, OHT Assessments & Supporting Staff Wellbeing)?
- How to manage and consider family commitments (Family Leave, Rights & Responsibilities & Flexible Working)?
At the end of this session you will be equipped with the key legal and HR considerations to successfully manage your employees for a striving business.
When: Tuesday 28th May 2024
Time: 9-10am
Cost: Free
Who is it for?
For all employees and employers alike, but in particular new managers.
Session 3: Deeper Development
No business can afford to stand still. As your business grows, your attention will shift to people and team development and, unfortunately, conflict resolution. During this session, we’ll consider:
- How can we get the best from our people (The Performance Management Cycle, Objective-Setting & Feedback)?
- How can we get the best from our teams (Staff Surveys, Staff Training & Staff Handbooks)?
- How can we resolve complaints & conflicts (Grievances, Staff Conflicts & Mediation)?
When: Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Time: 9-10am
Cost: Free
Who is it for?
For all employees and employers alike, but in particular Heads of Teams/ departments.
Session 4: From Good to Great
Being a great business doesn’t mean issues and challenges don’t arise – what matters is how you respond. During this session, we’ll consider:
- How do we handle staff exits (Resignations, Dismissals, Risks, Claims & Settlements)?
- What can we do to retain our top talent (People Development, Incentivising Staff & Share Schemes)?
- Should we start thinking about the future (Identifying Future Leaders, Succession Planning & Planning your Exit)?
When: Tuesday 12th November 2024
Time: 9-10am
Cost: Free
Who is it for?
For all employees and employers alike, but in particular Senior Management/ Leadership/ Directors.
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