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…
Changes to National Minimum Wage rates 2024/2025
The Department for Work and Pensions has published its annual rate increases for 2024/2025. These changes will take effect in April 2024. The rate for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared…
Returning to the Office – A flexible landscape in 2024
Since the easing of restrictions and the end of the pandemic, we are seeing a great change in the workplace landscape and working environment. For many employers, a new hybrid…
HR trends for 2024
As we begin the new year, Proactive people like you are already planning their next moves and considering HR Trends. With 2024 shaping up to be a pivotal year, Ward…
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…
Changes made to flexible working requests
The government has published its response to last year's consultation on updating flexible working laws. They intend to take forward the following measures, which will require new legislation: the right…
Office parties & employee misconduct
The office party is a great way to boost morale by rewarding staff and giving everyone a chance to bond, but when any employee misconduct happens the repercussions can go…
Why businesses need proper Documentation?
It really is best practice and sends a professional message. If that isn’t enough to convince you, if you were taken to Tribunal for another reason and it was found…
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…