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Employers sometimes need to change employees’ roles, working practices and written terms and conditions. This can cause:

• conflict and strained working relationships
• confusion and productivity impact
• risk of legal claims

This training will help you get a better understanding of how to change a contract. This will help you to: 

• follow the law and good practice when making changes
• reduce the risk of legal claims
• identify the risks and benefits of the options
• make informed decisions 
• maintain good working relationships
• protect morale through change

Employee absence can impact both the manager and also colleagues who are asked to cover their work. 

Managing sickness absence and having clear policies can:

• reduce sickness absence levels
• explain the importance of attendance
• help employees understand what is expected of them
• help managers address underlying issues
• improve wellbeing and working relationships
• boost team performance and improve productivity

This training will help you manage absence at work in a fair, consistent and effective way.

Employers have a legal duty to protect their employees and prevent them from being sexually harassed. 

Employers who clearly communicate their policies and expectations on sexual harassment will: 

• more likely comply with their statutory duty 
• have more engaged and productive employees
• improve employee mental health and wellbeing
• experience reduced absence levels and turnover

 This training will discuss practical steps for preventing sexual harassment, creating policies and completing risk assessments. 

It will also provide valuable tips and tactics for reducing sexual harassment that can be applied in any workplace.