Development Programmes
Comprehensive learning and development programmes for managers and employees – flexible packages to suit your needs.
Investigations
We can support you to bring consistent high quality training to your employees – relevant development that they are able to take back to their workplace
Delegates work and develop alongside colleagues from different organisations which adds a richness to their learning, where they take back challenges to their workplace and try different ways of working and thinking.
Please see below for more information on our training programmes and workshops.
2024 Events Plan
| EVENT TITLE | DATE | COST | VENUE | SUMMARY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR Practitioners Network | 17 January 2024 | ~ |
Remote via Teams 10.00 - 12.00 |
A network for Essex Local Authorities. This will enable us to come together to discuss HR topics, emerging issues, benchmarking, best practice in policy and procedure by networking with other HR professionals in similar roles within Essex. |
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Navigator Taster Session
(for all potential participants) |
07 February 2024 | ~ |
Remote via Teams (can also accessed in the Committee area, Causeway House) 14.00 - 15.00 |
This session is specifically for potential participants to come along and meet the trainer, and gain a full understanding of the programme and how it works, what to expect and have their questions answered. |
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Navigator Taster Session
(for OD, Managers, sponsors etc.) |
07 February 2024 | ~ |
Remote via Teams (can also accessed in the Committee area, Causeway House) 15.30 - 16.30 |
For managers across the organisation who wish to understand more about the programme and how it works and - what is expected of them as a manager “sponsoring” individual participants to come on the programme and / or promoting the programme to their teams and the wider organisation. |
| Planning for Retirement (Affinity) | 15 February 2024 | ~ |
Remote via Teams 09.30 - 12.00 |
This remote 2.5 hr session covers areas such as planning for retirement, understanding income options, maximising pension benefits and other savings, tax efficiency, estate planning and how to seek further guidance and regulated financial advice. https://www.vinehr.co.uk/planning-for-retirement-workshop/ |
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Negotiating Effectively with Trade Unions (Business Forums International BFI) |
27 February 2024 | £299pp plus VAT |
Face to Face (Chelmsford CC) 09.30 - 16.30 |
A full practical day of Approaches to negotiation, what legal issues must employers consider right now? Masterclass I: Principles of negotiation Masterclass II: Negotiation scenario exercise - Likely post-Covid trade union situations. |
| HR Practitioners Network | 13 March 2024 | ~ |
Remote via Teams 10.00 - 12.00 |
A network for Essex Local Authorities. This will enable us to come together to discuss HR topics, emerging issues, benchmarking, best practice in policy and procedure by networking with other HR professionals in similar roles within Essex. |
| Planning for Retirement (Affinity) | 15 March 2024 | ~ |
Remote via Teams 13.00 - 15.30 |
This remote 2.5 hr session covers areas such as planning for retirement, understanding income options, maximising pension benefits and other savings, tax efficiency, estate planning and how to seek further guidance and regulated financial advice. https://www.vinehr.co.uk/planning-for-retirement-workshop/ |
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Annual Payroll Update (CIPPS) |
16 & 17 April 2024 1 Day ~ 2 x ½ days |
£265 pp plus VAT |
Remote x 2 via Teams 09.30 - 12.30 |
Annual CIPPS update aimed at everyone with payroll responsibility, to keep up to date on the recent and proposed changes needed to implement within their organisations to remain compliant. |
| HR Practitioners Network | 15 May 2024 | ~ |
Remote via Teams 10.00 - 12.00 |
A network for Essex Local Authorities. This will enable us to come together to discuss HR topics, emerging issues, benchmarking, best practice in policy and procedure by networking with other HR professionals in similar roles within Essex. |
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Springboard (Winn Thinking) |
13 March 2024 17 April 2024 15 May 2024 12 June 2024 |
£345pp plus VAT |
Face to Face Causeway House 09.30 - 16.00 |
Springboard is a development programme for women who want to take control, become more assertive, increase their confidence & build themselves a more positive attitude in both their work and home lives. |
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Navigator (Springboard) |
17 September 2024 15 October 2024 12 November 2024 10 December 2024 |
£345pp plus VAT |
Face to Face Causeway House 09.30 - 16.00 |
Navigator is a development programme for men who want to take control, become more assertive, increase their confidence & build themselves a more positive attitude in both their work and home lives. |
| Planning for Retirement (Affinity) | 15 May 2024 | ~ |
Remote via Teams 09.30 - 12.00 |
This remote 2.5 hr session covers areas such as planning for retirement, understanding income options, maximising pension benefits and other savings, tax efficiency, estate planning and how to seek further guidance and regulated financial advice. https://www.vinehr.co.uk/planning-for-retirement-workshop/ |
| Employment Law Update (KLC) | 04 June 2024 | £175 pp plus VAT |
Face to Face Causeway House 09.30 - 16.30 |
Employment Law Update focussing on fair and legal dismissal and Mental Health issues. |
| Planning for Retirement (Affinity) | 15 July 2024 | ~ |
Remote via Teams 13.00 - 15.30 |
This remote 2.5 hr session covers areas such as planning for retirement, understanding income options, maximising pension benefits and other savings, tax efficiency, estate planning and how to seek further guidance and regulated financial advice. https://www.vinehr.co.uk/planning-for-retirement-workshop/ |
| HR Practitioners Network | 17 July 2024 | ~ |
Remote via Teams 10.00 - 12.00 |
A network for Essex Local Authorities. This will enable us to come together to discuss HR topics, emerging issues, benchmarking, best practice in policy and procedure by networking with other HR professionals in similar roles within Essex. |
| HR Practitioners Network | 18 September 2024 | ~ |
Remote via Teams 10.00 - 12.00 |
A network for Essex Local Authorities. This will enable us to come together to discuss HR topics, emerging issues, benchmarking, best practice in policy and procedure by networking with other HR professionals in similar roles within Essex. |
| Planning for Retirement (Affinity) | 13 September 2024 | ~ |
Remote via Teams 09.30 - 12.00 |
This remote 2.5 hr session covers areas such as planning for retirement, understanding income options, maximising pension benefits and other savings, tax efficiency, estate planning and how to seek further guidance and regulated financial advice. https://www.vinehr.co.uk/planning-for-retirement-workshop/ |
| HR Practitioners Network | 13 November 2024 | ~ |
Remote via Teams 10.00 - 12.00 |
A network for Essex Local Authorities. This will enable us to come together to discuss HR topics, emerging issues, benchmarking, best practice in policy and procedure by networking with other HR professionals in similar roles within Essex. |
| Planning for Retirement (Affinity) | 05 November 2024 | ~ |
Remote via Teams 13.00 - 15.30 |
This remote 2.5 hr session covers areas such as planning for retirement, understanding income options, maximising pension benefits and other savings, tax efficiency, estate planning and how to seek further guidance and regulated financial advice. https://www.vinehr.co.uk/planning-for-retirement-workshop/ |
| Employment Law Update (Birketts) | 05 December 2024 | ~ |
Remote via Teams 10.00 - 11.30 |
An update briefing by Sonya O’Reilly, providing a round-up of topical developments, looking at the latest employment law position and the impact on local authorities. |
The Springboard Women’s Development Programme
Participants must attend all 4 workshops.
Springboard Workshop 1
26 March 2025
Springboard Workshop 2
16 April 2025
Springboard Workshop 3
21 May 2025
Springboard Workshop 4
18 June 2025
Price: Member: £345 +vat | Non-member: £385 +vat
The Navigator Men’s Development Programme
Participants must attend all 4 workshops.
Navigator Workshop 1
17 September 2024
Navigator Workshop 2
15 October 2024
Navigator Workshop 3
12 November 2024
Navigator Workshop 4
10 December 2024
Price: Member: £345 +vat | Non-member: £385 +vat
We can design masterclasses/programmes to suit specific member requirements, please contact us to discuss.
Contact us now using the form below for more details regarding any of our training programmes and workshops.