Author: Dee Newton

Big updates from Team Craven this month! New events, new blogs, free wellbeing resources, and priority bookings now open for the 2026 Craven Business Expo.

What the 26 November UK Budget Means for Employers and SMEs

The UK Budget announced on 26 November 2025 introduces several changes that will affect employers and small to medium-sized businesses over the coming years. The

House of Lords Blocks Day-One Unfair Dismissal Rights—What Employers Need to Know

The House of Lords has once again rejected the government’s plan to introduce day-one protection from unfair dismissal, pushing instead for a six-month qualifying period.

BS 30480 – The UK’s First Workplace Standard on Suicide Awareness

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published BS 30480:2025 – Suicide and the Workplace: Intervention, Prevention and Support for People Affected by Suicide – Guide.Released

Welcome to Our Spooktacular October Newsletter!

Things are getting frightfully exciting here at Craven this month… We’re thrilled to unveil our brand-new Care Certificate for the Health and Social Care sector,

People and Culture: Building Workplaces Where Every Generation and Every Mind Can Thrive

I have to be honest. I’ve always hated the word HR. It feels cold, transactional and outdated. People are not resources to be managed. They

Menopause in the Workplace: Why Every Employer Needs to Act Now

Menopause in the Workplace: Why Every Employer Needs to Act Now October marks Menopause Awareness Month, a time to move beyond awareness alone and focus

One Trusted Partner for People, Safety and Success: The Craven Way

One Trusted Partner for People, Safety and Success: The Craven Way At Craven Consultancy Services, we believe that great businesses are built on people, safety

Flexible Working Law in the UK: What Employers Need to Know

Flexible Working Law in the UK: What Employers Need to Know Flexible working is no longer just a perk. It has become a legal right

September News

This month, we’re celebrating new beginnings and fresh connections: 👷‍♀️ A warm welcome to Bryoni Hardisty Blackwell, our new Trainee Health & Safety Advisor, joining