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As we head into the new year, many businesses use this quieter period to look ahead and plan. From an employment law perspective, that’s a sensible move — because 2026 is shaping up to be another significant year of change.
As the year draws to a close, many organisations are balancing day-to-day operations with the natural slowdown that December brings. At Craven, we often support businesses at this point in the year to pause, reflect and take stock — not to introduce major change, but to gain clarity before the new year begins. An end-of-year […]
Please find attached our Christmas edition newsletter, with a Craven twist. It’s a gentle end-of-year check-in with practical support for employers as we head into winter and prepare for January.
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.
Catch it all in our latest newsletter 👉
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 focus of this Budget is on raising revenue and creating longer-term financial stability. Below is a straightforward overview of the key points relevant to SMEs. Salary Sacrifice Pension Changes From […]
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. This means the Bill now heads back to the House of Commons in yet another round of parliamentary “ping pong”.
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 on 4 November 2025, it is the world’s first national standard focused specifically on suicide prevention in workplace settings, and it is available free to download from the BSI website. […]
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, helping teams develop skills that are more treat than trick!
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 It feels cold, transactional and outdated.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 are the reason a business exists in the first place.
That’s why I believe in People and Culture. It’s more than a title or a department. It’s a mindset that says people matter, that culture shapes success, and that every individual brings something valuable to the table.
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 on meaningful action in the workplace. While public understanding of menopause has grown, many employers are still catching up when it comes to policy, training, and support. For HR professionals […]
