Practical training you can apply to your business right away!
At PeopleHQ, we understand that strong people practices are fundamental to business success.
Our HR Fundamentals Training Programme has been designed for business owners, and managers who are responsible for people but may not have formal HR training. Ideal for start-ups!
Delivered in two engaging and practical sessions, this programme provides the knowledge, tools, and confidence to manage people effectively while meeting legal and organisational obligations.
Across both sessions, we focus on real-world application—not theory. Participants will learn how to strengthen employment foundations, minimise risk, and embed consistent and fair people processes that align with business strategy. Whether you are building your HR capability from the ground up or refreshing your leadership toolkit, these sessions will give you practical takeaways that can be implemented immediately.
HR Fundamentals – Legal Basics
Create clarity and confidence with strong employment foundations
In this session, we break down the core elements of employment law in a way that’s easy to understand and even easier to apply in your workplace. You will learn how to:
Plan team structure and roles with a strategic approach
Understand the differences between casual, part-time and full-time (permanent) employment
Meet legal obligations under New Zealand employment legislation
Reduce employer risk by using correct processes from the start
Draft and review employment agreement clauses with compliance and fairness in mind
This session is designed to remove uncertainty around hiring and managing employees, helping you build strong foundations that protect your business AND your people.
HR Fundamentals – Policy Development
Turn expectations into clear and enforceable workplace practice
Policies shape culture, guide behaviour, and help manage risk, but only when they are clear, practical, and legally aligned. This session provides a step-by-step approach to developing people-focused policies that fit your business reality. You will learn how to:
Identify your organisation’s policy needs based on business risk and operational realities
Map potential issues, consequences, and mitigations through policy planning
Align policies to individual employment agreements
Meet consultation requirements under employment law
Introduce and implement policies effectively so they’re adopted, not ignored
Whether you’re starting from scratch or refreshing outdated documents, this session gives you the tools to build a meaningful, practical HR framework.
