Rewarding our Staff
We expect a lot from our workforce, and it is therefore paramount that you have the correct reward system in place. Whilst always welcome, an increase in remuneration isn’t the…
Dealing with summer in the workplace
With temperatures soaring and the sun expected to stick around for the foreseeable (fingers crossed!), individuals might start to test the boundaries and normal rules for work place attire… What…
Employing a multi-generational workforce
With people living and keeping fit for longer, many individuals are looking to work beyond the age of 65, and as retirement is no longer compulsory unless it can be…
The importance of employee retention
Employee Retention refers to the techniques employed by management to help the employees stay with the organization for a longer period of time. Employee retention strategies go a long way…
Why invest in Employee development?
Every employee can benefit from an employee development program. However it's easily forgotten with the pressures of daily business. But as an employer, you can’t afford to cut employee development…
Top Performance Management Trends for 2018
At Ward Williams HR, we talk to HR professionals on a daily basis about their performance management processes. We have witnessed that over the past year that organisations have continued…
Five ways to improve employee engagement
With employment at an all-time high, companies are having to work harder to keep and retain talented staff. Retention and productivity strategies have become a key consideration for organisations of…
The employee induction process
Many employers see employee induction as a waste of valuable time but this is a critical process when you take on a new employee. Induction gives your new employee an…
The benefits of the employee handbook
Creating a company employee handbook can seem like a daunting task, but having one brings many benefits. Here are five reasons your organization should have an employee handbook: 1. Introduces…