Engaging & Retaining a Competent Workforce – Strategies for Leaders

Course fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*
Associate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT 

Half day course via Virtual Classroom

Delivered live by an expert trainer in an interactive virtual setting, this session offers a time-efficient learning experience with no travel costs and minimal disruption to busy leadership schedules. Participants will engage with the trainer and peers to share experiences, reflect on current practice, and develop actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately. The half-day programme is designed for established leaders and managers responsible for leading teams, shaping culture, and implementing effective retention strategies within complex and demanding environments.

Retaining a skilled and motivated workforce is a critical leadership challenge with direct implications for service quality, organisational performance, and long-term sustainability. The course focuses on advanced leadership approaches to understanding individual motivations, strengthening communication, to ensure a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. Leaders will explore how their behaviours, decision-making, and communication styles influence engagement, staff satisfaction, and commitment, with a strong emphasis on creating environments where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to perform at their best.

Learning objectives:
• Understand the importance of retention strategies and their impact on workforce stability and quality of care.
• Explore the role of organisational culture and effective communication in retaining a competent workforce.
• Learn techniques for understanding and addressing individual motivations and engagement of team members.
• Develop practical strategies to enhance staff satisfaction, motivation, and commitment.
• Acquire tools for creating a supportive work environment that fosters retention and professional growth.

*Please note: As per our T&C’s, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance, non-completion or late cancellation.
Delegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred.
Bookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA