Human Resources (HR) or People & Talent are the backbone of any business. This department helps support both employees and management and ensure that the business remains compliant. In this article we will discuss the key skills required for a successful HR team and how your organisation can utilise funded training to enhance your HR function.
The importance of HR
HR teams support all people focused functions of a business, from talent acquisition and managing legal compliance to building workplace culture. Without them, companies face high staff turnover, conflict, and costly legal mistakes. A recent study has found that there is a 58% probability that a company implementing strong HR practices will outperform a company that is not.
Key skills for a successful HR team
At its core, working in HR means working with and in support of people, and so some of the key skills required for those working in HR include:
- Communication: Clear, honest sharing of updates, policies, and company decisions.
- Emotional Intelligence: High empathy to build trust, support well-being, and understand workforce needs.
- Conflict Resolution: Calm mediation of workplace disputes and grievances to keep harmony
Funded HR training available for businesses
Apprenticeships are a fantastic way for businesses to develop the skills of their various teams. These programmes are mostly or fully funded through the Growth & Skills levy and are available for use to upskill existing staff or recruiting new staff. Depending on the business and apprentice, there are also several employer incentives available for those using apprenticeships.
Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship
Develop internal skills and knowledge on how to keep your organisation compliant, efficient and people focused through a Level 3 HR Support apprenticeship. Funded through the Growth & Skills Levy this programme is ideal for employers who wish to develop their human resources teams. Investing in the Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship can deliver a number of practical and commercial benefits for employers.
Learn more about the Level 3 HR Support programme.
About LMP Education
LMP Education is an award-winning apprenticeship training provider that offers a range of funded training solutions for businesses across a variety of sectors. We support organisations in upskilling their staff through apprenticeship training programmes.
If you are interested in learning more about how LMP Education can support your organisation through funded training for staff, book a discovery call with a member of the team today!
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