Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) aims to improve working life through better employment relations. It is offering the following free workshop to voluntary and community sector managers and supervisors from across the North East:

• Having Difficult Conversations: Wednesday 16 June / Thursday 26 August

You can book your place directly by following the links above, or telephone VODA on 0191 200 8555. View a printable poster here.

Acas can also provide free human resources advice via their helpline, on issues such as recruitment and contracts, discipline and grievance, flexible working and more. Contact Suzanne Wright on 0191 269 6035 or Chris Peel on 0191 269 6020.

These courses and helpline are running as part of the Basis-funded Specialist Support Services project -  find out what other free help is available for voluntary and community groups and organisations Specialist Support Services.