Manager Training for Small Businesses

Simple HR. Serious Protection.

Practical HR training that helps managers handle people issues confidently, consistently, and legally.

Managing employees is not always straightforward.

Most SME managers receive little formal people management training, leaving businesses exposed to:

  • inconsistent decision-making

  • mishandled disciplinaries

  • poor absence management

  • employee complaints escalating

  • legal and compliance risk

  • costly HR mistakes

People Policy Co. manager training gives your leaders the practical skills to manage employees properly, without corporate jargon or expensive consultancy retainers.

Training topics available

Conduct &

Discipline

Handle employee misconduct fairly and confidently.

  • investigations

  • disciplinary hearings

  • warnings

  • gross misconduct

  • fair decision making

Grievances & Complaints

Deal with workplace issues professionally before they escalate.

  • informal resolution

  • formal grievances

  • investigations

  • workplace conflict

  • documentation

Absence Management

Manage sickness absence consistently and reduce disruption.

  • return to work meetings

  • trigger points

  • capability concerns

  • reasonable adjustment

  • long-term absence

Performance Management

Address poor performance early and improve accountability.

  • difficult conversations

  • setting expectations

  • coaching managers

  • performance plans

  • formal capability processes

Probation Management

Help managers make better decisions during the probation period.

  • setting clear expectations

  • probation review meetings

  • documenting concerns

  • extending probation fairly

  • failed probation outcomes

  • avoiding risky early dismissal decisions

Employment law essentials

Give managers the key legal awareness they need before making people decisions.

  • unfair dismissal risk

  • discrimination awareness

  • reasonable adjustments

  • whistleblowing concerns

  • family leave basics

  • consistency and documentation

Why businesses choose People Policy Co.

Practical

Real-world management training — not theory.

SME Focused

Built specifically for small and growing UK businesses.

Legally Aligned

Designed around UK employment law and ACAS good practice.

Immediate Impact

Managers leave knowing exactly what to do.

Training Options

Virtual Training

Best for small teams who want practical, accessible training without travel.

  • Typical duration: 90 minutes to 2 hours

  • Delivery: Microsoft Teams or Zoom

  • Best for: SMEs, remote teams

Onsite Workshops

Best for businesses that want interactive training for several managers at once.

  • Typical duration: half-day or tailored session

  • Delivery: at your workplace or hired venue

  • Best for: growing SMEs with multiple managers

Reduce People Risk. Improve Manager Confidence.

Better managers create:

  • stronger employee performance

  • fewer workplace issues

  • improved consistency

  • reduced legal exposure

  • better business outcomes

Ready to strengthen your managers?

Practical HR training that builds confident managers and stronger businesses.