Responsible People Leader Through Workplace Fairness and Inclusivity (Classroom and Asynchronous e-learning)
About This Course
This course is a collaborative endeavour brought to you by Singapore Polytechnic, School of Business in partnership with the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP). It equips Human Resource (HR) professionals and first-line managers with the skills to operationalise fairness and inclusivity in everyday workplace practices. Participants will focus on two key areas:
1. Fair Hiring – applying merit-based, transparent recruitment processes aligned to the Workplace Fairness Act (2025).
2. Fair and Inclusive Practices – embedding inclusivity into people management and decision-making to strengthen trust, motivation, and engagement.
Upon successful completion, participants can apply for an IHRP Skills Badge, underscoring their expertise and commitment to building fair and inclusive workplaces. This skill badge short course is tailored for HR professionals and first-line managers who play a direct role in ensuring compliance with fair employment standards while fostering inclusive, high-performing teams.
What You'll Learn
By the end of the course, participants will:
1. Describe the principles of fair hiring and inclusive practices, including the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP).
2. Apply skills-first and merit-based assessment methods to shortlist and select candidates objectively.
3. Use fair and competency-based criteria to assess and document hiring decisions with audit-ready evidence.
4. Identify and address bias in hiring, team interactions, and decision-making using evidence-based observation and intervention techniques.
5. Demonstrate inclusive communication strategies that foster psychological safety and trust across diverse teams.
6. Implement equitable team practices in task allocation, recognition, and development opportunities to ensure fairness.
7. Recognise and escalate fairness or discrimination issues timely and appropriately, while documenting objectively.
Entry Requirements
Basic English Proficiency level, and minimal of 1-year relevant working experience.