Practical training, built for real-world challenges

In-person sessions to help you handle people challenges confidently.

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Managing people is rarely straightforward, and the reality of running a business means HR challenges don’t come with a clear playbook. Our training is designed to give you exactly that.

Led by experienced HR professionals, the sessions are practical, interactive and grounded in real-world scenarios. We focus on what actually happens in your business – not just theory, giving you the confidence to handle situations consistently and in line with current legislation.

Whether you’re developing managers or strengthening your people strategy, our sessions are clear, relevant and immediately actionable.

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Our Upcoming Training Schedule

Sexual Harassment Awareness
Duration: 3 hour in-person session – from 9.30am to 12.30pm
When: TBC. Cost: £49 + VAT

Management Essentials training
Duration: In-person course, across 3 days – from 9.30am to 4pm
When: Oct 21, Nov 4 & Nov 18. Cost: £995 + VAT

Managing Absence training
Duration: 3 hour in-person session – from 9.30am to 12.30pm
When: TBC. Cost: £49 + VAT

Our HR & Management Training

Management Essentials

Learn and build the core skills to lead your people effectively

  • What great management looks like
  • Setting a clear direction for your team
  • Tackling difficult conversations and giving effective feedback
  • Driving positive performance and motivation
  • Building and developing your team’s capabilities

Managing Staff Absence

Take control of absence and reduce disruption to your business

  • Managing short and long-term absence
  • Establish form return-to-work processes
  • How to identify absence patterns and risks
  • Staying compliant with legal requirements
  • Building a proactive attendance culture

Sexual Harassment Awareness

Understand your responsibilities as an employer

  • What the law requires and what “reasonable steps” mean
  • How to create a safe, compliant working environment
  • Recognising and addressing issues early
  • Handling complaints legally and appropriately
  • Reducing risk through culture and awareness

Managing Staff Disciplinaries

Handle disciplinary matters with confidence

  • How to structure a compliant disciplinary process
  • Managing investigations and evidence
  • Conduct difficult conversations compliantly
  • Avoiding common risks and mistakes
  • Create process in line with best practice

Grievances

Manage employee concerns fairly, consistently and with clarity

  • Running a structured grievance process
  • Conducting balanced investigations
  • Communicating outcomes clearly
  • Reducing escalation and risk

Parents’ rights

Support employees effectively while meeting legal obligations

  • Understanding key rights and responsibilities
  • Managing requests and expectations
  • Avoiding discrimination risks
  • Supporting key life stages

Flexible working

Handle requests fairly and consistently across your business

  • Understanding the legal framework
  • Assessing requests objectively
  • Communicating decisions clearly
  • Balancing business and employee needs

Performance 

Structure and accountability for stronger performance

  • Setting clear objectives
  • Managing underperformance
  • Structuring effective conversations
  • Building accountability across teamse

Onboarding & inductions

Set new starters up for long-term success

  • Structuring effective onboarding
  • Managing probation periods
  • Setting expectations from day one
  • Improving retention

Maternity & paternity leave

Navigate family-related leave with confidence and compliance

  • Understanding entitlements and obligations
  • Managing leave and communication
  • Supporting returns to work
  • Avoiding common risks

Recruitment & Interviewing Skills

Improve your hiring process and make better recruitment decisions

  • Writing effective job descriptions
  • Interview techniques and questioning
  • Reducing bias in hiring
  • Creating a strong candidate experience

Managing Conduct & Behaviour 

Confidentl address issues early and consistently

  • Setting clear behavioural expectations
  • Tackling inappropriate conduct
  • Handling conflict within teams
  • Reducing risk through fair, structured processes

Why train with Northern HR?

Practical and relevant

Focused on real-world situations you face every day.

Clear and compliant

Stay aligned with current legislation and best practice.

Confidence building

Equip managers to handle situations effectively.

Consistent approach

Create fair and structured people processes.

Delivered by experts

Led by experienced HR professionals who understand your business.

Not sure which session is right for you or your team?

Let’s have a quick conversation and point you in the right direction

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