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SPVS HR Foundations Course

“Human resources isn’t a thing we do. It’s the thing that runs our business.”
(Steve Wynne)

The SPVS HR Foundations course equips you with the HR fundamentals every manager and director should understand when leading and managing people within a business. It is not a detailed course, rather to be used as a holistic overview of some of the key HR areas. It is a starting point with valuable substance, and an outline that can be followed when seeking further detailed knowledge.  The course looks at processes, people responsibilities, job design, engagement and motivation, recruitment, retention, return to work, culture, and much more. It also highlights some good resources and signposts to expert individuals and businesses on the various topics.

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Individual Modules

SPVS Member: £55.00
Non-member: £70.00

Course Bundle

SPVS Member: £770.00
Non-member: £995.00

HR Foundations modules

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Member: £ 55.00 +VAT
Non-Member: £ 70.00 +VAT

Module 1 – Processes & Consistency

Learning Outcomes
Understand how consistency and long term discipline are key to successful outcomes, Learn how to use processess and systems to achieve desired outcomes

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Non-Member: £ 70.00 +VAT

Module 2 – Culture

Learning outcomes
Know how to develop a shared business vision and mission that aligns with your values and to understand key aspects of positive business culture

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Module 3 – The People Manager Role

Learning Outcomes
Develop a team that aligns with business values, Understand key management and leadership tools that help you develop your team

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Non-Member: £ 70.00 +VAT

Module 5 – Law & Equality

Learning Outcomes
Know how to improve diversity and inclusion in your practice

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Module 6 – Work & Job Design

Learning Outcomes
Know how to use key principles of job design to assist in clarifying roles and responsibilities for your staff, Know how to write a good Job Description

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Module 7 – Reward Systems

Learning Outcomes
Understanding the concept of rewards from employer and employee perspectives, Key considerations when rewarding an employee

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Non-Member: £ 70.00 +VAT

Module 9 – Grievance & Disciplinary Protocols

Learning Outcomes
Know what factors of a Disciplinary procedure to consider, How to manage undesirable change (employee departure, grievance, disciplinary)

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Module 11 – Employee Engagement & Motivation

Learning Outcomes
How to encourage self-development and self-leadership, How to manage a difficult converstaion effectively, Understand behaviours and science that drives motivation

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Non-Member: £ 70.00 +VAT

Module 12 – Return to Work, Improving Access

Learning outcomes
Practical and legal considerations for managers supporting current employees returning to workafter long term sickness, Practical and legal considerations for managers supporting current employees returning to workafter a period of “family” leave (e.g. maternity, extended parental leave etc)

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Module 13 – Recruitment

Learning Outcomes
What is an effective interview structure and how to conduct interviews, Job adverts and how to attract candidates

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Module 14 – Apprenticeships in the Veterinary Environment

Learning outcomes
Understand the value of having open, fair and honest management styles and processes, Describe what constitutes an effective performance management framework and use this to support colleague performance in their practice