Workplace Relations Masterclass Series

Workshop 1: Position Descriptions for managing performance

• Differentiating a job analysis from a position description – which does what and why bother


• Pitfalls of position descriptions – common errors and how to avoid them


• How position descriptions protect your business


• Templates: job analysis and job descriptions (RRP $220)

Workshop 2: Recruit | Select | Induct – Reduce turnover and get it right the first time

• Contemporary recruitment methods – don’t spend hours wading through applications


• Recruitment as a marketing tool – protect your brand


• Selecting the right candidate – selection methods that really work!


• Induction or on-boarding – giving new starters the best chance


• Compliance traps – common recruitment and selection mistakes


• Templates: induction checklist, on-boarding plan (RRP $220)

Workshop 3: Employee Handbooks – Communicating Expectations

• How employee handbooks can save you time, money and confusion


• Employee handbooks and streamlining the induction process


• What to include and what not to include


• Templates: employee handbook (RRP $495)

Workshop 4: Maximising Probation | Manage Performance

• Understanding what you can and cannot do during probation


• Using workplace documentation to communicate and manage expectations


• Developing new employee plans – when should they be able to do what


• Innovative interventions – how to support new employees to meet expectations for performance


• Templates: new employee plan and meeting agenda (RRP $220)

Workshop 5: Protective Policy and Procedure

• Principles, rules and guidelines of policy and procedure documents


• Common mistakes and must have policy and procedure documents


• Influencing workplace decisions and actions through policy and procedure


• Templates: policy and procedure documents (RRP $220)

Workshop 6: Unfair Dismissal Claims – when it all goes pear-shaped

• Process to follow in the event of unfair dismissal claim


• Evidence required – what workplace documentation can support your business


• Forms and responses


• Strategies and planning


• Templates: responding to unfair dismissal and checklist (RRP $220)