Managing Staff within your Social Business Venture

Course overview

This is an introductory session for Social Enterprise Ventures who are new to employing people or who would like to refresh their current understanding around basic HR compliance. The content is also appropriate for Social Enterprise ventures who are about to embark on this process. The session is a high- level overview to help you identify areas that you may need to look at more closely.

During the session the following topics will be covered:

· understanding the status of different people who may carry out work for you including employees, casual workers, volunteers, Directors and others;

· what you need to know about employing people: basic compliance;

· introduction to key employment law and HR principles; and

· the importance of soft skills and day-to-day communications with staff.

The workshop is delivered by a HR Consultant with many years’ experiences advising and working with social enterprise clients. The session includes practical tips to help you get things right.

Accessibility

The course facilitator will take you through the materials via an online zoom presentation. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions and interaction however this is not obligatory. You can join as an observer only, should you prefer this option. Course materials and copies of slides will be provided to all attendees after the event. Attendees will also be provided with a complimentary HR audit document after the event to help you review your current HR practices.