Introduction

Human Resources is a vital, strategic function in modern organizations. This conference offers a comprehensive introduction to key HR practices, ideal for new HR Assistants or as a refresher for experienced professionals. Topics include Nationalization, Change Management, Employee Relations, and Performance Management. Gain essential skills to enhance your HR function and drive organizational success.

Objectives

• Explain the role and purpose of the HR/Personnel function

• Develop HR policies which meet the strategic aims of your organization

• Apply HR practices which fit the needs of your organization

• Develop a set of HR policies that will reflect the context of the Middle East

• Adapt the practices currently in place in the West

• Identify critical issues in your organization that will need to be addressed

• Develop a high-performance culture

• Develop a harmonious relationship between HR and the line

Target Audience

This conference is designed for:

• HR Assistants and HR Officers
• Junior and Entry-Level HR Professionals
• HR Generalists and HR Coordinators
• Employee Relations Officers
• Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Staff
• Training and Development Coordinators
• Line Managers involved in HR processes
• Administrators transitioning into HR roles
• Professionals seeking an introduction or refresher in core HR practices
• Individuals aiming to build practical HR skills in policies, employee relations, recruitment, and performance management

Outlines

Day 1: HR in context and relationship with the rest of the organization

• The Context for HR in the Middle East

• Absence Management

• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

• Assessment Centres

• Bonus and Incentives

• Business Travel and Expenses

• Career Breaks and Sabbaticals

• Change Management

• Competency Frameworks

Day 2: Employee Relations – Employer of Choice

• Coaching

• Codes of conduct

• Communications

• Competency Frameworks

• Consultation

• Clothing and Dress Codes

• Disciplinary Procedure

• Employer of Choice

• Employee Relations

• Handling Disciplinary and Grievance Issues

• Harassment Policies

Day 3: Recruitment – Work-Life Balance

• Recruitment

• Redundancy

• Relocation

• Retention

• Salary Scales

• Succession Planning

• Suggestion Schemes

• Sick pay schemes

• Training Strategies

• Union Recognition

• Work-Life Balance

Day 4: Job Evaluation – Performance Management

• Job Evaluation

• Leadership Competencies and Development

• Long Service Awards

• Merit Reviews

• Mentoring

• Nationalization

• Overtime

• Performance Management

Day 5: e-Learning – Internet and Email policies

• e-Learning

• HR Intranets

• Employee Assistance programs

• Employee Attitude Surveys

• Equal Opportunities

• Exit Interviews

• Giving and Receiving Feedback

• International Assignments

• Internet and Email policies