Concrew Training

Whilst we blog frequently about our Employee Representation training courses  we make less comment on others that are of interest and use to Employee Reps such as those relating to business skills and employment law Our one-day courses on Data Protection and The GDPR is another popular topic with exemplary feedback.   Indeed only last week we received comments such as "course was first class" "marvellous" "very interesting and enjoyable"  To be honest we receive comments like this on most courses so we are probably a little blasé about it.   We deliver our training courses on your premises across the UK. Contact us today for more information #gdpr #training #employmentlaw #business #skills

We are often asked if we provide, online learning.  Having experienced both e-learning materials and virtual classrooms we feel both have a place but neither engage, motivate or deliver performance improvement in the way that traditional face to face training does.   If you need to cascade simple messages at relatively low cost or just evidence compliance then they suffice but for real learning we believe traditional face to face participative training remains the most effective route. Face to face #learning is highly participative, easy for all to engage with, more easily tailored to the needs of the participants and provides for excellent team bonding. Our Employee Rep #training courses can be found HERE >>>> #union #unions #employeereps #representatives #employeerepresentatives

Excellent, well delivered, good interaction, very interesting, delivery and knowledge excellent, very good, are just a few of the comments made by delegates on one of our employee rep training courses this week. Find out more about our employee rep course offer HERE >>>> #employeereps #employeerepresentation #unions #employeerepresentatives

CPD Training for Employee Representatives Concrew Training is pleased to announce an extended list of one-day #CPD courses for #Union and #EmployeeReps.    These courses are designed to dovetail with your employee representatives role description and your employee representation terms of reference such as committee or forum constitutions.  Final content can be adjusted to meet your specific needs. For more information email or call us or visit our web site at: The Effective Employee Representative Role & Skills Development The Effective Employee Representative Role & Legislation Redundancy Training for Employee Representatives TUPE for Employee Representatives Pay Bargaining for Employee Representatives Understanding Employment Law

Larger companies and organisations are now required to report annually on both their gender and executive pay gaps.  Having to publish clear data on gender pay gaps and the differences between CEO and average worker pay poses a challenge for many companies, not just in terms of adverse publicity that can arise from the data but also the burden attached with collating the data, reporting it the best light possible and then addressing underlying variances.  Concrew Training's one-day workshop on equal pay is for senior and operational managers alike, and especially those involved in auditing and reporting the data.   It is designed to ensure that everyone has a clear understanding of what is required, why and how best to conduct audits, report on the findings address issues arising. More information at https://concrew-training.co.uk/courses/equal-pay-audits #equalpay #paygap #hr #equality #executivepay 

Concrew Training is pleased to announce lower prices for the North Midlands and the M62 corridor.   The cost to train 10 people in; for example: #Sheffield  #Leeds  #Liverpool or #Manchester is now under £1200+vat !   We offer UK wide training but additional travel costs may apply outside the North Midlands and #M62 corridor.  We strive to maintain our high quality, high value offer, no hassle approach so you have nothing to loose from asking for a quote Courses Prices Contact Details  #training #hr #learning #education #courses #workshops #trainer 

A new #EU funded website has been launched to help organisations understand and meet #GDPR legislation.  It contains a wealth of practical help advice and checklists https://gdpr.eu/

Employers and Employees alike benefit from employee representation when it is set up and implemented professionally.    The Governments Good Work Plan – December 2018 – recognised this and brings the legal entitlement to employee representation to far more companies The legal threshold for a request to set up information and consultation arrangements is reduced from 10% to 2% of the workforce. However The 15 employee minimum threshold for initiation of proceedings remains in place. Of course where employers and employee agree arrangements can be set up in any organisation.  Effective employee representation Information and consultation are essential for continued growth and success in all organisations.  For any operation, business, project, initiative to succeed people need to talk to each other, they need to ·          exchange ideas, view and opinions ·          discuss problems and more importantly, possible solutions ·          consider new initiatives, develo

The #legislation, directives and judgements that impact on the rights and responsibilities of UK employers and their employees never stand still. UK employment law is continually evolving and developing which means it is imperative that all those who represent or have staff reporting to them need to maintain a good working knowledge of the key legislation.   Yesterday the Government announced proposals for what look to be the biggest changes to employment law for 20 years.  It is imperative that #Directors, #HR staff, #Unions and Employee Reps as well as all managers and staff keep track of these. Key proposals include:- • changing the rules on continuity of employment, so that a break of up to four weeks (currently one week) between contracts will not interrupt continuity • extending the right to a written statement of terms and conditions to workers (as well as employees), and requiring the employer to give it on the first day of work (rather than within two months)

Its the Christmas Party season, a time for merriment, banter, flirtation, kissing the boss under the mistletoe, kissing the office junior under the mistletoe, a drunken hand on the knee , a playful smack of the bottom, its the time when even the most upstanding person could over step the mark.   But take the law doesn't stop for Christmas and the new year,  unwanted behaviour is still seen as harassment and abuse and when the party is over the complaints begin.  Prevention is better than cure so all HR managers should as the absolute minimum remind all managers and staff what is acceptable and what is not.  Under the Equality Act 2010 employers have a defence if they can prove they took all reasonable steps to prevent employees from committing discriminatory acts. Employers should therefore consider taking the following seven steps before the Christmas festivities begin:  Ensure equal opportunities policies are up to date at the office party, and other social eve