HR for Line Managers course is designed to help line managers manage their staff better by equipping them with critical HR skills. Also, this course focuses on key issues for line managers, such as handling employee interviews, on-boarding, appraisals, training, grievances, and much more.
Course Methodology
Each day one HR topic that interest line managers will be explained. Group exercises, role plays, videos and practical case studies will be used. This course will definitely help line managers and department heads to know their HR part to achieve the organization goals through their subordinates.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
List and apply manager's HR functions
Define the roles and responsibilities of managers in recruitment and onboarding
Conduct effective performance appraisal meetings
Identify and evaluate training needs
Handle employees complaints, grievances, and turnover
Target Audience
Line managers, head of departments, team leaders and supervisors and anyone who wishes to gain knowledge and skills about the human resources functions and how to apply them effectively in his/her department.
Target Competencies
Recruitment and selection
Job orientation
Performance management
Coaching
Training and development
Handling complaints
Problem solving
Course Outline
Getting the right people
What HR is really about
Human Resources Development and Evolution
HR: towards a modern definition
Ally with HR department
The HR functions of managers
Workforce planning
Attracting the right talent through referrals
Interviewing skills for line managers
Building a job profile
Preparing technical assessments
Welcoming a new family member
Onboarding - job orientation
Does induction mean orientation or is there a difference?
Benefits of induction and orientation program to employees and organizations
First day on the job
Induction content
Role and responsibility of the new employee’s manager during the first few days
Values, culture and code of conduct
Evaluating effectiveness of on-boarding
Performance management
Definition of performance management
Overview of the annual performance cycle
Mistakes in performance management
Employee assessment best practices
360 degree versus 180 degree
Coaching, counseling and mentoring
Training and development
Why Identify Needs?
Identifying training needs
Career development
The career development process and links with HR
Succession planning
Building a personal development plan
Learning styles
On the job training
Evaluating training effectiveness
Handling employee complaints
Employee moral
The definition of a grievance
Grievances versus complaints
The grievance handling procedures
Your role before, during and after the exit interview