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Course Outline
Scheduled DatesCourse OverviewStrong workforce governance is essential for ensuring that people related decisions are consistent, fair, and aligned with organisational objectives. This course provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of how governance principles apply to workforce management, oversight, and accountability. Participants will explore how policies, decision rights, controls, and reporting mechanisms support effective people management and organisational trust.
Delivered as a two week programme, the course develops capability progressively, moving from foundational governance principles to practical application across key workforce areas. Participants will gain the skills needed to strengthen oversight, manage workforce risks, support ethical decision making, and ensure that people practices contribute positively to organisational performance and sustainability.
Objective:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to
• Understand the principles and purpose of workforce governance
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and decision authority
• Strengthen oversight of workforce policies and practices
• Manage people related risks and compliance requirements
• Support consistent, ethical, and transparent workforce decisions
Course Outline
• Understanding workforce governance and its scope
• Why governance matters in people management
• Accountability, transparency, and consistency
• Common workforce governance challenges
• Governance structures for workforce oversight
• Defining roles and responsibilities
• Decision making authority and escalation
• Strengthening coordination between HR and leadership
• Developing clear workforce policies
• Ensuring fairness and consistency
• Reviewing and updating policy frameworks
• Communicating policies effectively
• Ethical considerations in people decisions
• Managing conflicts of interest
• Promoting fairness and integrity
• Supporting ethical leadership behaviour
• Governance of workforce planning processes
• Aligning workforce needs with organisational priorities
• Managing workforce risks and gaps
• Monitoring workforce information responsibly
• Governance of recruitment and hiring practices
• Ensuring transparency and objectivity
• Managing approval and control processes
• Reducing risk in hiring decisions
• Oversight of performance management processes
• Ensuring consistency in performance decisions
• Governance of reward and recognition practices
• Managing risk related to pay and incentives
• Governance of employee relations processes
• Managing grievances and disciplinary actions
• Ensuring due process and fairness
• Supporting respectful workplace behaviour
• Identifying workforce related risks
• Managing compliance with laws and regulations
• Internal controls and documentation
• Supporting audits and reviews
• Reviewing governance effectiveness
• Improving workforce oversight frameworks
• Building governance capability within HR
• Sustaining strong workforce governance practices
Schedule & FeesGet the most out of group training with our special discount! Register 3 of your participants together on the same course and only pay for 2.
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Date: 21 Sep - 02 Oct 2026
Duration: 10 Days
Venue: London
Price: £8,600
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Date: 19 - 30 Oct 2026
Duration: 10 Days
Venue: Dubai
Price: £8,600
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Dubai
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19 - 30 Oct 2026 
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