A basic understanding of HR knowledge is important for all managers for a host of reasons. HR ensures that employees feel safe and valued in the workplace, HR provides a core element in employment from the law, policies, giving managers a solution to dealing with employees who are mistreated or unhappy, HR knowledge and understanding from management is more crucial than ever.

This course, takes a manager through the complete employee life-cycle from pre-recruitment to post-termination as well as covering key employment legislation affecting the employer-employee relationship. It will also introduce you to the world of employment law, legal rights and your responsibilities as a manager, HR policies and how you can use such as a planning tool to hold difficult conversations.