How to Handle Managers who Make Things Difficult for HR (OnDemand Webinar)

$149.00

SKU: 411348EAU

Description

Learn practical strategies to effectively handle difficult managers and build better relationships.Many HR professionals face challenges when dealing with managers who resist HR policies, create a hostile environment, or complicate the HR process by failing to cooperate in areas such as hiring, performance reviews, or employee relations. These managers may see HR as an obstacle rather than a partner, leading to a breakdown in communication and a negative impact on overall organizational effectiveness. Left unchecked, this resistance can result in lower employee engagement, compliance issues, and increased turnover, putting additional strain on HR departments.This topic provides HR professionals with practical strategies to effectively handle difficult managers. It will cover key techniques for building better relationships between HR and management, fostering a collaborative culture, and addressing common manager behaviors that hinder HR processes. Participants will learn how to manage conflict, communicate the value of HR initiatives, and use influence to gain buyin from resistant managers. This session is essential for HR professionals who want to improve their working relationships with management and ensure smoother implementation of HR policies throughout their organizations.

Date: 2024-10-29 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

Introduction and Overview
• Goal: Set the Stage for Understanding the Issue and How It Impacts HR Operations and Overall Organizational Success

Identifying Difficult Manager Types
• Goal: Help HR Professionals Recognize the Different Types of Difficult Managers and How Each Type Presents Unique Challenges

The Impact of Difficult Managers on HR and the Organization
• Goal: Explain the Negative Consequences That Arise From Poor HR-Manager Relations

Communication Strategies to Overcome Resistance
• Goal: Provide Participants With Tools and Strategies for Improving Communication With Resistant Managers

Building Relationships and Gaining Buy-in
• Goal: Show HR Professionals How to Develop Stronger Relationships With Managers to Foster Cooperation

Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving
• Goal: Equip HR Professionals With Methods to Resolve Conflicts and Find Workable Solutions With Managers Who Are Making Things Difficult

Closing Remarks and Next Steps
• Goal: Summarize the Webinar and Provide Actionable Steps for Participants to Take Back to Their Organizations

ASA ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

William J. Rothwell, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, RODC, CPTD Fellow-Rothwell & Associates, Inc.