HR Essentials for Managers Workshop

As a manager or supervisor, you need to be aware of how employment law protects employees. With an ever increasing number of EU and Irish employment laws, and a constantly changing landscape, compliance with the law is a significant challenge for anyone tasked with the responsibility of managing people in your organisation

This workshop will provide you with the information, competencies and procedures required to ensure that your organisation complies with all employment laws and regulations.

The following employment issues which frequently cross a manager’s desk will be addressed:

• How to Manage Absence
• How to Deal with Misconduct
• Employment Contracts and Documentation
• Weekly and Daily Rest Breaks and Rest Periods
• Running a Disciplinary Procedure
• Handling a Grievance
• How to Deal with Allegations of Bullying and Harassment
• Managing Leave Entitlements

About your speaker:

Bernadette Cotter - HR Consultant

Bernadette Cotter has over 20 years’ experience in people and client services management, specialising in Human Resources Management. Bernadette has worked for one of the largest financial institutions and Not-For-Profit organisations in Ireland, gaining diverse experience in client management in various industries.

Bernadette has full Human Resources operational experience from recruitment to training, performance management, grievance and disciplinary investigations, health & safety, benefits and employee wellbeing for a high volume of staff.

Bernadette holds qualifications in Human Resource Management, Employment Law, Training & Development, Business Studies, Financial Advice, Front Line Management and Counselling Psychology. She is particularly interested in training, employee wellbeing, and conflict resolution.