What are your HR resolutions?
With the end of 2018 fast approaching, we start to consider our goals and resolutions for the year ahead. What HR resolutions could your business set to help you on…
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…
Managing Line Managers
The line manager’s role is an essential position in terms of managing performance, inspiring teams, retaining talent and driving the business towards success. However line managers are now dealing with…
Ward Williams awarded 1 Star Accreditation.
We’re extremely proud to have been awarded the Best Companies 1 Star Accreditation for Workplace Engagement. Alongside this, the Best Companies survey demonstrated that our employees have “very good” levels…
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…
Working Time Regulations
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has responsibility for enforcing the requirements on working 'limits' and associated matters in the Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR). The HSE says that most…
Employees Rights to Flexible Working
Did you know that all employees who have 6 months’ service with you can now put in a request for flexible working? It’s not just your employees who are parents…
Merry Christmas from Ward Williams HR
It's starting to feel like Christmas in the office. Why not join in the celebrations and watch our festive ecard. Starring members of our very own HR team. Watch video