Event Description

Are you recruiting young workers this summer?

Young workers can be an effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled, and qualified workforce. However, the journey from education to the world of work can often be a difficult time as the change in approach and behaviour that is expected is significant. Employers can often take it for granted that young people will easily make the transition and automatically know how to use manners, understand office etiquette and behave appropriately.

The reality is that young people lack experience when it comes to knowing what’s acceptable in the workplace and what’s not. It isn’t part of any education curriculum, so how do they learn?

Our World of Work training programme is aimed at school / college and university leavers, placement students, new apprentices and newly employed (or soon to be employed) young workers in general. The objective is to help provide a smooth transition from education to the workplace by addressing the lack of soft skills that can be a source of frustration for employers and so often results in the employment of young people failing.

EML are offering a FREE session for employers to experience a taster of the programme, the arrangements for which are as follows:

Date:                     Thursday, 20 June 2024

Time:                    9:45am – 12:30pm

Location:             DMR Training & Consultancy, Church Street, Leigh

This fun and engaging session will be delivered by Jo Mills (HR Consultant and trained facilitator) and will provide employers with the opportunity to experience a snapshot of the programme. Here’s what we will cover:

• Timekeeping & Attendance: “My dog is ill”, and “I missed the bus”. Some excuses we’ve heard before. Amongst other things, we will examine the importance of arriving on time and the cost of poor attendance.
• Dress Code: Workplace attire has become more relaxed since the pandemic, but it’s still important for young workers to be aware of their employer’s policy on this. This section talks about appropriate work wear in different sectors / working environments.
• Social Media & Mobile Phones: Mobile phones are part of our daily lives but can be a major distraction in the workplace, particularly for young people. This topic will discuss the dos and don’ts of phone use as well as appropriate use of social media.
• Bullying & Harassment: What one employee considers to be harmless banter could be inappropriate or offensive for others. Here, we will talk about how banter can quickly escalate into bullying and the consequences this can have.

Educating and developing the ability of young workers to adapt to working life will not only be to their benefit, it also benefits their employers. This is a perfect opportunity for employers to understand the journey young people face when they leave education and enter the workplace.

Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Register your FREE place here.

* Registered delegates will be reviewed prior to the event and we reserve the right to make a final decision on their attendance.