Workshops

Employment Relations Essentials

Managing people effectively requires more than just good instincts—it requires a solid understanding of employment law, workplace processes, and leadership responsibilities. Our Employment Relations Essentials workshop provides practical, hands-on training to help managers and team leaders confidently navigate workplace challenges while fostering a positive and compliant work environment.

What You’ll Gain

  • checkClear Understanding of Employment Law – Learn how New Zealand employment law applies in real workplace situations.
  • checkNatural Justice & Fair Process – Understand your responsibilities in ensuring fairness for your team.
  • checkHealth, Safety & Wellbeing Leadership – Recognise your legal obligations and how to actively promote a safe work environment.
  • checkProcess & Compliance Made Easy – Follow correct procedures with the help of practical guides and templates provided.
  • checkCoaching & Performance Conversations – Develop skills to give effective feedback and support your team’s growth.
  • checkAddressing Bullying & Harassment – Learn how to identify, prevent, and respond to inappropriate workplace behavior.
  • checkKnowing When to Escalate Issues – Understand how and when to seek support from HR or senior leadership.
  • checkEmployment Relations Terminology – Build confidence in using key terms and understanding their practical implications.

This interactive, one-day workshop is designed for managers, team leaders, and supervisors who want to strengthen their employment relations knowledge and leadership approach. Participants leave with practical tools, real-world insights, and confidence to handle everyday workplace challenges effectively.

Empowering Leaders

Whether you're new to frontline leadership or looking to strengthen your skills in this key area of management, this one-day workshop provides practical tools and strategies to lead with confidence.

Participants will gain the skills and confidence to:

  • checkNavigate employment-related conversations.
  • checkApply company policies and procedures correctly.
  • checkRespond quickly and effectively to workplace challenges.
  • checkFoster a culture of accountability and mutual respect.

This interactive one-day workshop is designed to be engaging, practical, and relevant to real workplace scenarios.

Customised Training Solutions for Your Business

Every workplace is unique, and so are its employment challenges. Our customised training solutions are designed to address the specific employment relations needs of your organisation, ensuring that your managers and team leaders receive relevant, practical, and immediately applicable training.

Who This is For:

Businesses seeking consistent employment relations practices across teams.
HR teams looking for practical training to upskill managers in handling workplace issues. Organisations experiencing common employment challenges (e.g., performance management, workplace culture, conflict resolution).

Contact us today to discuss a tailored training solution that works for your business!