Employment Law and HR
HR Training
The right HR training makes for more effective managers, a better understanding of best practice, and a happier, more engaged workforce. All of this means increased productivity and efficiency, as well as reduced risk of Employment Tribunal claims.
Developed and delivered by HR experts, our engaging training workshops can be provided to a wide range of groups, ranging from an entire business keen to upskill their team to a group of HR managers looking to refresh their knowledge.
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We can deliver the following HR training courses
e-Learning
Engaging, cost-effective and designed to have a direct impact on your organisation, e-Learning allows staff to complete courses anytime, anywhere – all they need is internet access.
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Disciplinary & Grievances
Knowing how to navigate disciplinaries and grievances is key to resolving issues quickly, compliantly and cost-effectively. Our Disciplinary & Grievances training course has been designed to give managers and supervisors the skills and confidence needed to conduct robust, effective investigations.
Effective Recruitment
The impact of poor recruitment practice can be felt in financial terms as well as in loss of productivity, time and even reputational damage. Our Effective Recruitment training course is designed to help you maximise the chances of a successful appointment and minimise legal risks along the way.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Encouraging greater awareness and understanding of the different protected characteristics through Equality & Diversity training can reduce the potential for complaints, disciplinary action or an Employment Tribunal claim, as well as avoid the cost and disruption to the organisation.
HR & Employment Law Essentials
Well-trained managers are able to get the best out of their team and keep an organisation functioning effectively. Our HR and Employment Law Essentials training course provides an overview of key areas of people management as well as relevant legal considerations.
Managing Conflict
Ensuring that managers can quickly identify and handle conflict in their teams is crucial to a successful organisation. Our Managing Conflict training course is designed to help organisations adopt a proactive approach to people management, reducing the likelihood of conflicts arising or escalating into disruptive and costly disputes.
Managing Sickness Absence
Employee absence is the biggest non-recoverable cost to your organisation. Our Managing Sickness Absence training course will give you the confidence to deal with absence issues by offering practical advice and guidance on short-and long-term absence through to medical capability, dismissal and the law.
Mental Health & Wellbeing at Work
Stress, depression and anxiety remains the number one cause of work-related ill health. Our Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work training course offers practical tips and solutions in recognising issues and managing mental wellbeing positively – helping to improve confidence, compliance and absence rates.
Performance Management
Effective performance reviews and appraisal meetings are key to engagement, motivation and talent retention. Utilising case studies and practical exercises, our Performance Management training course is designed to equip managers with the knowledge and skills needed to identify, manage and improve employee performance.
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Organisation Development
Refocus, energise and get the most out of your team – and get everyone working together more effectively – with our range of bespoke organisation development solutions.
Fixed-Fee Service
Unlimited advice from dedicated experts, bespoke document drafting and all the tools you need to manage people problems quickly and compliantly.
HR Consultancy
Facing a difficult employee dilemma that you don’t want to deal with alone? Get hands-on support from seasoned HR specialists with consultancy services from WorkNest HR.
99.2% Client happiness rating
97% Client retention rating
Why choose us?
Experts in Employment Law & HR
At WorkNest, we’re known for our bespoke service and the quality of our support. Not only is our expertise unmatched, but we take the time to know you so that we can function as a true extension of your team.
- Your own small team of dedicated experts
- Commercial, pragmatic advice tailored to you
- Bespoke contracts, policies and handbooks
- Trusted by over 40,000 organisations
- Recognised as a leading firm by The Legal 500
Who you’ll be working with
Client stories
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Gus Hosein
Executive Director, Privacy International
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WorkNest supports our 280 staff members with Employment Law and Health & Safety and has provided quality management training too.”
Lisa Best
Head of Service Delivery, Catalyst Choice
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We get a great deal of comfort and satisfaction knowing that we have support as and when we need it, in a decisive and responsive way.”
Richard Berry
Group HR Director, Culina Group
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We moved our legal support to WorkNest (formerly Law at Work) having previously used a time and line law firm. It was important, though, that an all-inclusive fee structure did not come at the expense of quality. Thankfully we’ve been delighted with the service we’ve received from WorkNest.”
Chief Executive
Waverley Care
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What we recognised in WorkNest is the background that they have. They are able to supply knowledge and experience in a number of disciplines, which enables us to develop our business in a way that’s safe, to do it on time and with a quality to it.”
Debbie Rainbow
Director of Human Resources and Health & Safety,
Bluestone National Park Resort
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Celia McKeon
Chief Executive, The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)
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As the company started to get larger, we knew we had to protect our employees and our contractors both onsite and in the offices. WorkNest is exactly what we needed to move the company forward.”
Joanne Beaver
Operations Director, Beaverfit
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Pineapple have worked with the team at WorkNest (formerly Law at Work) since 2003, and we have built a trusted partnership together. We particularly like WorkNest’s concise and practical advice concerning employment law/HR issues and also appreciate their totally supportive approach in all areas of health and safety.”
General Manager
Pineapple Dance Studios
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I’ve taken WorkNest into every organisation that I’ve worked with. I’ve introduced them to many teams and many colleagues and referred them with absolute pleasure because I genuinely trust in the service that we get.”
People Director, The Works
