World Suicide Prevention Day
Saturday 10th September is World Suicide Prevention Day. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of suicide and to promote action through proven means that will reduce the number of…
Ward Williams HR contribution to tree planting campaign
Here at Ward Williams HR we subscribe to a weekly delivery of fruit to each of our offices. The business case for providing fruit in the workplace is strong. Providing…
Managing multi-generational workforces
Today’s workforce is increasingly becoming more age-diverse, with more workers staying in employment into their later years and delaying retirement to secure a better financial future for themselves and their…
How can HR help with Mental Health Awareness?
HR professionals are faced with a lot of tough situations during the course of their careers. One such challenge could be learning that an employee is struggling with mental health…
Occupational Rehabilitation in the Workplace
There is a big and ever-growing role for the expertise of occupational rehabilitation professionals in the workplace, but when is it appropriate to call on such expertise? How do you…
Supporting staff Mental Health during COVID
The events of the past few months have affected everyone. Whether employees have been working from home, furloughed or key workers supporting others and keeping the country going, everyone has…
Making remote workers feel part of your company
Remote working simply means working away from the office and it has become a key part of modern flexible working. It has also become a really attractive employee benefit. Thanks…
How to protect employees against stress
Mental health, stress and wellbeing are all words that we are hearing more frequently and they are finally beginning to receive the recognition that they deserve. As an employer, you…
The benefits of diversity in the workplace.
Diversity can benefit the employer in many ways. Having a diverse group of employees helps to ensure that there will be a wide spectrum of ideas, backgrounds, and skill sets…
What is Wellness in the workplace?
Things in the workplace are forever changing. Employers are certainly keeping busy; from learning new technology, to supporting evolving teams, and navigating changes in employee benefits regulations. One of the…