Training and Sensitisation Session Calendar

Given the challenges faced by ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, retrenchment may be an inevitable reality for some organisations. This two-part session will explore the correct retrenchment process to be followed and provide essential guidance so that Employers are able to avoid critical errors and missteps and mitigate any potential risk of litigation.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Part One:

• Preparing a retrenchment plan
• Writing the retrenchment letter
• Required retrenchment procedure and protocols
• Correct application and understanding of the LIFO principle
• Your retrenchment checklist - critical factors to consider

Part Two: Examination of the Retrenchment and Severance Benefits Act:

• Notice period and related implications
• Severance payout
• Calculating severance benefits
• Failure to pay severance

FACILITATORS

Mr. Wendell Seepersad, Attorney-at-Law and Industrial Relations Consultant

TARGET AUDIENCE

All interested persons

Dates

Part One: 21st January 2021

Part Two: 22nd January 2021

Time

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon daily.

PROGRAMME COST (Per Person)

$950.00 plus vat (ECA Members)

$1,200.00 plus vat (Non-Members)

Register

Remote work is here to stay, and getting the management of remote employees right, especially from a performance aspect, will ultimately determine how well employees remain productive, engaged and thriving.

These programmes will develop the competency and capacity of Managers and Supervisors to effectively manage performance in a remote environment, and provide assistance with addressing issues of underperformance through the implementation of a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). The PIP is a tool that can be used to identify and improve deficiencies in individual performance and therefore, the overall performance in the business. Managers, Supervisors and Human Resource personnel attending this workshop will be provided with a holistic approach to managing underperformers.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

Successful completion of this programme will increase a participant’s knowledge and ability in the following areas:

PART 1: Managing Performance In a Remote Environment

• Examining relevant performance indicators
• Communication and Team visibility
• Redefining SMART goals and objectives
• Managing remote performance: tracking results and productivity

PART 2: How to Successfully Implement a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

• Why focus on performance
• Symptoms and causes of underperformance
• Communicating and documenting underperformance
• The Performance Improvement Plan as part of progressive discipline

FACILITATORS

Ms. Donna Chapman

Human Resource Management Consultant

TARGET AUDIENCE

Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, HR Professionals, IR Practitioners, Small Business Owners

Dates

Thursday, 28th January 2021

Monday, 1st February 2021

Time

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon daily.

PROGRAMME COST (per person, per session)

$950.00 plus vat (ECA Members)

$1200.00 plus vat (Non-Members)

Register

Remote work is here to stay, and getting the management of remote employees right, especially from a performance aspect, will ultimately determine how well employees remain productive, engaged and thriving.

These programmes will develop the competency and capacity of Managers and Supervisors to effectively manage performance in a remote environment, and provide assistance with addressing issues of underperformance through the implementation of a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). The PIP is a tool that can be used to identify and improve deficiencies in individual performance and therefore, the overall performance in the business. Managers, Supervisors and Human Resource personnel attending this workshop will be provided with a holistic approach to managing underperformers.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

Successful completion of this programme will increase a participant’s knowledge and ability in the following areas:

PART 1: Managing Performance In a Remote Environment

• Examining relevant performance indicators
• Communication and Team visibility
• Redefining SMART goals and objectives
• Managing remote performance: tracking results and productivity

PART 2: How to Successfully Implement a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

• Why focus on performance
• Symptoms and causes of underperformance
• Communicating and documenting underperformance
• The Performance Improvement Plan as part of progressive discipline

FACILITATORS

Ms. Donna Chapman

Human Resource Management Consultant

TARGET AUDIENCE

Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, HR Professionals, IR Practitioners, Small Business Owners

Dates

Thursday, 28th January 2021

Monday, 1st February 2021

Time

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon daily.

PROGRAMME COST (per person, per session)

$950.00 plus vat (ECA Members)

$1200.00 plus vat (Non-Members)

Register