Training & Events
Events and training that keep you confident and compliant
Things change quickly at work these days.
We deliver practical events and training that keep businesses up to date with employment law changes and confident in managing their people, from legal updates to our Managing with Confidence programme for new and developing managers, alongside bespoke management and sexual harassment training tailored to your organisation.
Course
Managing with Confidence
About the course
Managing with Confidence is a six month programme designed for new and developing managers who want to feel more assured in their role. Delivered as six half day sessions, one each month, it focuses on the real situations managers face, from recruitment and onboarding to communication, absence, performance and formal processes. The sessions are practical and discussion led, giving managers the knowledge, structure and confidence to deal with people matters properly and consistently in the workplace.
About
Half a day every month for six months
Refreshments & Networking: 9:00am
Starting: 9:30am
Location
Durham Cricket Club,Chester-le-Street,DH3 3QR
Next start date
Friday 17 April 2026
Course content
Module 1 | Friday 17th April 26
What makes a good manager
Role clarity, expectations, core focus areas for new managers.
Module 2 | Friday 15 May 2026
Recruitment and onboarding
Recruitment best practice, interviews, selection, supporting new starters.
Module 3 | Friday 19 June 2026
Communication skills
Clear communication, listening skills, handling difficult conversations.
Module 4 | Friday 10 July 2026
Absent management
Short term and long term absence, medical advice, fair return to work.
Module 5 | Friday 14 August 2026
Performance management
Performance conversations, motivation, getting the best from your team.
Module 6 | Friday 11 September 2026
Handling formal processes
Performance conversations, motivation, getting the best from your team.
Single module
Attend a single module of your choice. This option is ideal if you want to develop on a specific topic.
Module bundle x3
Choose any three modules that are most relevant to your role or current challenges.
Entire course
Attend the complete Managing with Confidence programme, covering all six modules.
Type of business
Shrewd HR Client
Single module
£95
Module bundle x3
£255
Entire course
£450
Type of business
Non client
Single module
£145
Module bundle x3
£375
Entire course
£695
A 10% early booking discount applies to the full programme where booking is confirmed on or before 6 April.
Event
Employment Law Update
About the update
Our Employment Law Update sessions give you a clear overview of the latest changes and what they mean for your organisation. We focus on practical guidance and real workplace impact, helping you understand your responsibilities and stay confident in how you respond to change.
About
Three hour session
9:00am - 12:00pm
Free
Location
Durham Cricket Club, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QR
Next date
Friday 13th March 2026
Session content
On the 18th of December 2025, the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) received royal assent and became law. Some changes will apply immediately, but most of the significant changes will become law during 2026, whilst some implementation dates remain uncertain. This update provides the employment law summary changes but does not include detailed benefit changes.
A 10% early booking discount applies to the full programme where booking is confirmed on or before 6 April.
