This five-day course equips HR professionals and people managers with the critical knowledge and tools to enhance the employee experience, drive engagement, and cultivate trust within their organisations. Through a blend of theory and practical insight, participants will explore employee voice mechanisms, onboarding best practices, and the strategic use of communication channels and people policies. The course highlights how everyday managerial behaviours shape trust and engagement, while offering a comprehensive understanding of employer brand and its influence on talent attraction and retention. Suitable for those at the beginning stages of a career in Human Resources, this program builds the capability to assess, implement, and improve engagement strategies that resonate globally.
Explore tools and models for boosting employee engagement
Examine how your organisation’s culture influences engagement
Align engagement with business objectives
Compare methods like surveys, focus groups, and digital platforms
Assess effectiveness and inclusivity of voice tools
Identify barriers to authentic employee feedback
Link management behaviours to worker satisfaction
Identify pain points in the employee journey
Use experience mapping techniques
Learn key trust-building models (e.g. Mayer-Schoorman)
Diagnose trust issues within teams
Develop actions to foster a trust-rich environment
Identify key stages of effective onboarding
Review administrative and cultural integration tasks
Explore digital onboarding tools
Audit current communication strategies
Learn how to match channels to messages
Measure communication impact
Understand what shapes brand perception
Use feedback tools to gauge reputation
Explore campaigns and partnerships to enhance visibility
Evaluate policy impacts on equity, inclusion, and satisfaction
Identify outdated or misaligned policies
Involve employees in policy refinement
Build an end-to-end engagement plan
Align HR practices with strategic outcomes
Ensure inclusivity and adaptability across regions
Create a personal action plan
Reflect on course learning
Discuss implementation challenges and support mechanisms
HR Business Partner
Employee Experience Manager
People and Culture Specialist
Learning and Development Advisor
Talent Acquisition Partner