CIPD launches new courses to help organisations ride the economic storm

The new 2009 Learning Directory from The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is designed to help employers respond directly to the challenges expected during these difficult times.

With CIPD research this year predicting a tough year ahead for employers (the Employment Relations Survey shows almost one third expect strike action), two topical courses have been introduced to equip HR directors and line managers with the skills to address the downturn. Practical Employee Relations provides participants with the tools to handle employee relations in unionised and non-unionised workplaces; while Managing Redundancy offers the legal knowledge and skills to manage the complex redundancy process effectively.

Additionally, two new courses, Talent Management – An overview and Progressive Strategies for Talent Management are also on offer as a result of the economic downturn. CIPD evidence demonstrates that the management of talent is even more crucial during difficult times to not only help companies remain competitive during a downturn, but also to be in a position of strength when there is a recovery.

Andrew Spencer, Head of Training at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), says:

ìThe Learning Directory continues to be a reference point in HR and management, whether generalist or specialist. CIPD Training keeps innovating with its titles and qualifications, but also with its flexible approach to learning provision. We combine tried and tested training methods with new approaches to the use of technology to provide blended learning in the truest sense of the term.

ìThe real test of an 'employer of choice' is its realisation of the importance of learning and development at difficult times. Investing in talent now will equip an organisation to ride the current storm and be all the stronger when things improve.î