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…
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…
The benefits of outsourcing HR
There are many reasons that you might decide HR outsourcing is worth considering. Whether you're noticing that your HR employees are having to work ten hour days to stay ahead…
5 Key steps to successful recruitment
With employment at an all-time high, companies are having to work harder to keep and retain talented people. A structured approach to recruitment is fundamental to getting the right candidate…
A basic guide to TUPE
What is TUPE? TUPE is an acronym for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations. The purpose of TUPE is to protect employees if the business they are employed…
How to manage absence in the workplace
When dealing with attendance problems, it normally means you have to deal with the possible causes of the absence. This can be working patterns, job design, working and employment relations.…
The staff Christmas after party…
How many employers have heard of or seen their staff going on to continue the festive fun after the work Christmas party has ended? In a recent case Bellman v…