Employment law & HR eLearning courses

This essential eLearning course equips employees and managers with the knowledge and confidence to recognise, prevent, and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace.

By the end of this eLearning course, learners will be able to:

• Identify different forms of sexual harassment, including verbal, physical, and online behaviours, and understand how they can manifest in the workplace
• Understand the impact of harassment on individuals, team dynamics, workplace culture, and overall organisational performance
• Gain a clear understanding of relevant employment law, employer responsibilities, and organisational policies relating to sexual harassment
• Apply practical strategies to prevent harassment, promote respectful behaviour, and create a safe and inclusive working environment
• Understand reporting procedures, the support available to those affected, and how to respond appropriately and sensitively to concerns

This practical equality, diversity and inclusion eLearning supports organisations in meeting legal obligations while fostering a culture where everyone can thrive.

By the end of this eLearning course, learners will be able to:

• Define Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and explain their importance to organisational success, including how they support engagement, innovation, and a positive workplace culture
• Understand the legal protections provided under the Equality Act 2010 and how these apply to employees and employers in everyday workplace situations
• Recognise different forms of discrimination and harassment and respond appropriately to ensure fair treatment and a safe working environment
• Apply workplace policies and best practice to prevent discrimination, promote fairness, and address issues proactively and consistently
• Understand both individual and collective responsibility for creating an inclusive workplace culture, and explore practical ways to foster belonging and respect across teams

This eLearning module builds awareness, confidence, and practical understanding to help managers manage probation and appraisal processes effectively, support performance, and make fair, consistent decisions.

By the end of this eLearning module, learners will be able to:

• Understand the purpose of probation and how it supports onboarding and performance development
• Manage probationary periods with feedback, review meetings, and informed decisions on confirmation, extension, or termination
• Understand key legal considerations, including fair process, documentation, discrimination risks, and contractual obligations
• Conduct effective appraisals through constructive conversations, objective setting, balanced feedback, and supporting development
• Navigate common challenges, including underperformance, disengagement, difficult conversations, and appraisal disagreements

This eLearning module builds awareness, confidence, and practical understanding to help managers recognise, understand, and manage staff absence proactively and compliantly.

By the end of this eLearning module, learners will be able to:

• Identify types of absence, including short-term, long-term, unauthorised, and patterned, and understand their implications
• Appreciate the impact of absence on team morale, productivity, and organisational performance, and the value of proactive management
• Apply effective absence-management processes, from monitoring attendance to taking policy-aligned action
• Manage ongoing and long-term absence, supporting employees while balancing fairness, compassion, and organisational needs
• Reduce absence across the team by addressing root causes, boosting engagement, and fostering a supportive culture
• Handle common complications, including frequent absences, relapses, medical uncertainty, and overlapping HR issues

This eLearning module builds awareness, confidence, and practical understanding to help managers recognise, manage, and improve underperformance while maintaining positive working relationships.

By the end of this eLearning module, learners will be able to:

• Identify types of poor performance, from missed deadlines to disengagement, and distinguish between capability issues and misconduct
• Understand performance management policies, the Acas Code, and UK employment law to follow fair procedures and reduce legal risk
• Develop people-management skills, including communication, problem-solving, and handling difficult conversations while motivating teams
• Use proven feedback techniques to encourage improvement without harming morale, including effective one-to-ones and appraisals
• Handle common performance challenges, such as lateness, sickness, grievances, and repeated underperformance, knowing when to involve HR