HRguru Academy delivers workshops for HR professional development in a wide selection of topics that are current and relevant to HR practice in Singapore. In addition to these programmes, HRguru Academy can develop unique training programmes based on your specific education and training needs.
Our Courses
4 Half-Day Workshops On (1) How To Conduct Workplace Investigations, and (2) How To Conduct Board Of Inquiry (BOI) Effectively (Online & Public)
The Employment Act and the Industrial Relations Act give the employers the right to dismiss an employee for misconduct. However, the employers are required to conduct proper inquiry before dismissing a worker for any misconduct. The inquiry consists of two components: first thorough investigation and second, a hearing before a Board of Inquiry (BOI). More often than not, employers fail to conduct investigations properly. This results in defective Board of Inquiry (BOI).
Facilitator: Chia Boon Cher, IR Guru
2 Half-Day Employment Act Premium Master Class (Online & Public)
The Employment Act has been amended substantially since 1st April 2014. More amendments are in place with effect from 1st April 2019. It will have significant impact on both employers and employees, especially those classified as Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs).
Facilitator: Chia Boon Cher, IR Guru
2 Half-Day How To Conduct Workplace Investigations (Online & Public)
The Employment Act and the Industrial Relations Act give employers the right to dismiss an employee for misconduct. However, employers are required to conduct proper inquiry before dismissing a worker for any misconduct.
Facilitator: Chia Boon Cher, IR Guru
How To Conduct Board Of Inquiry (BOI) Effectively (Online & Public)
The Employment Act and the Industrial Relations Act give the employers the right to dismiss an employee for misconduct. However, the employers are required to conduct proper inquiry before dismissing a worker for any misconduct. The inquiry consists of two components: first thorough investigation and second, a hearing before a Board of Inquiry (BOI). More often than not, employers fail to conduct investigations properly. This results in defective Board of Inquiry (BOI).
Facilitator: Chia Boon Cher, IR Guru
How To Conduct Workplace Investigations (In-House)
The Employment Act and the Industrial Relations Act give employers the right to dismiss an employee for misconduct. However, employers are required to conduct proper inquiry before dismissing a worker for any misconduct.
Facilitator: Chia Boon Cher, IR Guru
1-Day Employment Act Master Class (In-House)
The Employment Act has been amended substantially since 1st April 2014. More amendments are in place with effect from 1st April 2019. It will have significant impact on both employers and employees, especially those classified as Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs).
Facilitator: Chia Boon Cher, IR Guru
Workshop on How to Make Good Judgments
“How to Make Good Judgment” workshop uses data from a VQ Profile® Assessment combined with the cutting-edge principles, practices, and processes of NCRT (Neuro-axiological Cognitive Remodelling) to quickly teach you the foundational core competency / master life skills of Cognitive Self- Leadership: The purposeful practice of engaging one’s BEST ways of thinking in any and all circumstances that matter. In this game-changing workshop, you will learn how to turn your potential into unprecedented results by maximising your Cognitive Assets while minimising your Cognitive Biases and Liabilities.
Facilitator: Chris Chew, OD Catalyst
Workshop on Reinforcing Leadership and Supervisory Skills
Supervisors are the first point of contact between the Management and its employees. Besides being the “bridge” performing the connecting function, Supervisors have the role of the Mentor, Coach, Counsellor to play in cascading Company Objectives and driving performance. With such immense responsibilities, it is critical that Leadership and Supervisory skills are reinforced periodically.
Facilitator: Sin Lin Li, OD Catalyst
Workshop on Coaching and Mentoring for Managers
The workshop will give participants an understanding on coaching and mentoring and identify when each is appropriate. It will also introduce the skills required for coaching and mentoring and participants will apply the skills through practice sessions. A further half-day session can be added to the workshop if it is necessary to brief mentors and mentees on the mentoring program and give them the opportunity to have their first meeting.
Facilitator: Lawrence Lee, HR Guru
Strengthen Team-Bonding Through The Sport of Floor Curling
To build a team, we must first form bonds. Managers and employees can make a broader and deeper impact together by setting their heart & mind, and drive toward:
- making a difference together;
- collaborating & committing to proactive measures to meet the ever-changing and increasing demands of the disruptive environment.
Facilitators: Chow Kwok Wah, HR Guru & Adrian Teo, OD Guru
1-Day In-House Workshop on Divergent Innovation for Future HR
This Workshop help participants to build up the capacity to produce many, or a great number of complicated or complex ideas from a single idea or simple triggers or ideas. It calls for making of unexpected combinations, changing information into unanticipated forms, identifying connections among remote associates, and the like.
Facilitator: Nica Foo, Talent Catalyst
1-Day In-House Workshop on The Power of Purpose
Understand what purpose is, and its relation to talent and passion and the application of this knowledge personally and professionally at work. This program is designed to discuss everything you need to know about self-leadership and motivation for better performance
Facilitator: Lawrence Lee, HR Guru
1-Day or 3-Day In-House Workshop on People Management Skills for Business & Operations Managers (popularly known as HR for non-HR Professionals)
With a tight labour market and slow manpower growth persisting into the future, people will increasingly become the most valuable asset of any organisation. To ensure continued growth and success, companies will need to make investment in people as a core priority. This program is therefore designed to discuss everything a Business & Operations Manager needs to know about the Human Resource (HR) function.
Facilitator: Chow Kwok Wah, HR Guru
1-Day HR’s Role in Enterprise Risk Management Masterclass
Implementing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) entails a broad approach with the aim to enhance overall corporate governance effectiveness and efficiency. A systematic ERM framework will help companies clarify their contexts; identify, analyse, evaluate the risks and implement effective counter-measures. It is also very important to communicate and monitor the risks before they become surprises that may result in significant financial losses or irreparable reputational damage. It is therefore crucial for HR practitioners to have a good understanding of Enterprise Risk Management and their roles related to ERM so as to effectively support Management in pursuit of the organisation’s objectives.
Facilitator: Lee Chuen Fei, ERM Catalyst
1-Day In-House Employment Act and Grievance Handling Workshop
At the end of the workshop, participants will have a good understanding of the various provisions of the Employment Act and its applications in their day-to-day dealings at the workplace; and on how to handle employee grievances effectively, take disciplinary action with confidence and work collaboratively with Trade Union.
Facilitator: Chow Kwok Wah, HR Guru
1-Day In-House Employment Act and Its Practical Applications Workshop
Topics covered include recent changes to the Employment Act, including Key Employment Terms; Itemized Payslips; Record Keeping and Retirement and; Re-employment Act.
Facilitator: Chow Kwok Wah, HR Guru
1-Day In-House Grievance Handling Workshop
At the end of the workshop, participants will have a good understanding on how to handle employee grievances effectively, take disciplinary action with confidence and work collaboratively with Trade Union.
Facilitator: Chow Kwok Wah, HR Guru
Employment Laws in Singapore: A Workshop for Senior Management
As a nation, we have enjoyed industrial harmony for a long time, so much so that many line-managers, supervisors, HR practitioners and even unionists have taken industrial peace for granted.
Facilitator: Chia Boon Cher, IR Guru
The Employment Act and Its Practical Applications
The Employment Act has been amended substantially and will come into effect on 1st April 2014. It will have significant impact on both employers and employees, especially those classified as Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs).
Facilitator: Chia Boon Cher, IR Guru
Handling Grievances and Staff Discipline Effectively
In your daily dealing with your staff, you need to motivate and guide them. If an employee has a grievance, how do you help him or her to resolve the matter? As supervisor, you have to know the grievance procedure.
Facilitator: Chia Boon Cher, IR Guru
Learning Workshop on Industrial Relations
The restoration of management rights under the Industrial Relations Act was an important development. However, all rights come with obligations and responsibilities, and failure to handle industrial relations issues correctly can result in serious conflicts and industrial relations problems, including strikes and industrial action.
Facilitator: Chia Boon Cher, IR Guru
For more information about these programmes or to discuss how HRguru Academy can customise a training programme for you, please email us at contactus@hrguru.com.sg.
