Five steps to becoming a fertility friendly workplace
As many as one in seven couples, may have difficulty conceiving. The number could have a huge impact on your people as the reality of the challenge couples and individuals…
What are your HR resolutions for 2024?
As we close the chapter on 2023, we consider our goals and resolutions for the year ahead. What HR resolutions could your business set to help you on the right…
HM Queen Elizabeth II
On behalf of all at Ward Williams, we offer sincerest condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II. We pay tribute to her lifelong dedication…
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…
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Under the Equality Act 2010, there are 9 protected characteristics that allow employees to be automatically protected against discrimination, victimisation, and harassment. Despite this, discrimination and inequality areas that need…
New Information for Payslips
HMRC is asking employers, where appropriate, to include the following message on payslips: ‘1.25% uplift in NICs, funds NHS, health & social care’. This message is for the payslips of…
What is a tribunal and how can they be avoided?
Employment tribunal’s deal with claims brought against employers by employees. Claims can typically relate to unfair and wrongful dismissals, discrimination, equal pay, and deductions from wages. When employment tribunals were…
Maternity leave – What are the current requirements?
When you take time off to have a baby you might be eligible for Statutory Maternity Leave and Statutory Maternity Pay. Below we have outlined what you could be entitled…