HMRC Helpline
As announced in the 2020 Budget, HMRC have opened a new helpline to support businesses concerned about paying their tax due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The helpline can be accessed on…
Other help earmarked for Businesses
Coronavirus business interruption loan scheme up to £2m per loan. To abolish business rates for retail businesses for this year and extend scheme to leisure businesses not currently covered. Long…
Statutory Sick Pay
The Chancellor confirmed the amendment previously announced by the Prime Minister on 4 March 2020 (www.gov.uk/government/news/sick-pay-from-day-one-for-those-affected-by-coronavirus), that the requirement for three waiting days is to be suspended allowing SSP to…
Ward Williams HR Coronavirus Business Continuity Plan
The spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to dominate the news, with major implications for public health and the NHS. It is also causing economic disruption and we want to…
5 ways to reduce your recruitment costs
Ward Williams HR explain five ways to reduce your recruitment costs while still attracting quality candidates to fill your vacancies. While recruitment is crucial for business growth and remaining resilient…
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…
What are your HR resolutions for 2020?
With the end of 2019 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…
Employment Law Changes for 2020
Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay. The right to parental bereavement leave and pay is expected to come into force in April 2020. The right will allow parents of a child…
