Workplace training for a positive and inclusive culture

Educate and upskill your staff with our workplace training

Why have Strategic HR training

At Strategic HR, we believe that fostering positive and inclusive employee relationships is the cornerstone of any successful business.

Our expert-led courses empower teams to navigate workplace challenges, ensuring legal compliance while creating a culture of respect and collaboration.

The Strategic HR difference

Tailored for your needs: We understand that every business is unique. That’s why our training sessions are fully bespoke to address your organisation’s specific challenges and goals.

Expert knowledge: Delivered by seasoned professionals with years of experience in employment law and workplace dynamics, our training goes beyond theory to provide practical, actionable insights.

Interactive and engaging: Our sessions encourage open discussion, debate, and collaborative problem-solving to help attendees gain a deeper understanding of key topics.

The benefits to your business

• Boost employee morale and loyalty.
• Minimise legal risks and compliance concerns.
• Equip managers with the tools to handle issues effectively.
• Build a more inclusive, respectful workplace culture.

By choosing training from Strategic HR, you’re investing in the long-term growth and success of your business. Let us help you create an environment where employees thrive, relationships flourish, and challenges are managed with confidence.

At Strategic HR, we provide expert-led sessions designed to meet the needs of every individual in your organisation. From employees on the front lines to senior managers and HR teams, our courses are carefully tailored to ensure everyone has the skills and knowledge to thrive.

We understand that every organisation is unique, which is why we offer flexible, customisable courses. Whether you need a quick refresher on employment law or a deep dive into managing workplace investigations, our bespoke training sessions are designed with your goals in mind.

Who is our training for?

Employees
Help your team members understand their role in fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Build their confidence to navigate workplace challenges while contributing to a positive working environment.

Managers
Managers are at the heart of every organisation’s success. Our courses equip them with the tools to handle workplace conflicts, manage performance, and address unacceptable behaviour sensitively and effectively. With practical solutions and expert guidance, your managers will lead with confidence.

HR professionals
Stay ahead of employment law updates and best practices. Our training ensures HR personnel are equipped to provide expert advice, manage compliance, and support line managers in creating a productive and legally compliant workplace.

Key courses offered

Managing within the Law

Equip managers and HR professionals with essential knowledge of employment law, covering key areas such as discrimination, grievances, dismissals, and family-friendly rights. Practical guidance and real-world case studies ensure managers can confidently address workplace issues while remaining compliant.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I)

Create a workplace culture that values diversity and promotes inclusion. This course explores unconscious bias, the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act, and practical steps to foster a respectful environment. Learn how to prevent discrimination and respond effectively to complaints.

Bullying and harassment

Understand how to identify and address bullying and harassment in the workplace. This course highlights the legal and well-being implications of these behaviours and equips attendees with tools to handle allegations sensitively and effectively.

Recruitment best practices

From job advertisements to candidate selection, learn how to recruit fairly and avoid discrimination claims. This course also addresses unconscious bias and the legal obligations of employers during the recruitment process, ensuring your organisation hires the best talent without risk.

Workplace investigations

Gain the skills to conduct thorough and fair workplace investigations. From gathering evidence to reporting findings, this course ensures managers and HR professionals are equipped to handle investigations confidently and in line with best practices.

Sickness and absence management

Learn how to manage short-term and long-term absences effectively, including dealing with issues related to disabilities and stress. This course provides practical tools to handle return-to-work interviews and minimise workplace disruption.

Mental health and wellbeing

Support your team’s mental health and create a happier, more productive workplace. This course focuses on identifying signs of mental ill-health, managing stress, and understanding legal obligations to protect employees.

Employment Law update

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest developments in employment law. This course offers insights into recent legislation and case law trends, ensuring your organisation remains compliant in a fast-changing landscape.

More courses to meet your needs

Additional courses include:

• Disciplinary, grievance, and dismissals: Navigate sensitive processes with confidence and fairness.
• Redundancy management: Ensure fair and compliant restructuring.
• Family-friendly rights: Understand leave entitlements and obligations under UK law.
• Social media and cyber etiquette: Manage online behaviours and policies effectively.
• Whistleblowing awareness: Handle disclosures with care and compliance.

Whether you're looking to improve team dynamics, navigate legal complexities, or foster inclusivity, our training sessions are tailored to meet your organisation's unique needs.

Customisable and engaging training

Our training courses are designed to suit your needs, whether delivered virtually or in-person. Each session is interactive, featuring engaging case studies and group discussions to encourage participation and practical learning. To ensure maximum effectiveness and personalised attention, we limit our sessions to 12 delegates.

Meet the trainer- Kerry Scott-Patel 

Kerry has over 15 years’ experience of training HR professionals, senior leadership teams, managers and employees in all aspects of workplace law and best practice. Kerry’s courses are informative, highly engaging and practical, providing opportunity for discussion, debate and discovery in a safe, non-judgemental space.

Kerry is passionate about creating understanding and confidence to build better, stronger and more inclusive working relationships as well as highlighting potential legal pitfalls and how to avoid or respond to them.

Kerry is a qualified solicitor (non-practising) with over 10 years’ experience in employ- ment law working in law firms in London and the Middle East. She now specialises as an employment law trainer, HR consultant and leadership Coach.

Comments from previous course attendees: “Professional, informal yet comprehensive overview of latest employment law aspects” “Kerry explains complex bits of law really well and is able to relate them to our organisation which is really helpful” “Very effective trainer – knowledgeable, listed and easy to follow” “Very engaging and enjoyable delivery of training with the ability for participants to provide an input on recent and relevant experience” “Very useful, learned a lot even though I’ve attended very similar courses in the past” “I became more knowledgeable in how to handle specific situations and where to look for support”