Right to Work Checks 2026: Do You Need to Check Your Self-Employed Contractors?
Right to Work rules changed on 1 October 2026. UK businesses must now consider certain workers and individual subcontractors, not just employees. But who exactly needs checking, and what does this mean for small businesses? If you employ staff, you’ll probably already know that you must check they have permission to work in the UK. […]
Sexual Harassment at Work: 8 Situations That Could Put Your Business at Risk
Sexual Harassment at Work: 8 Situations That Could Put Your Business at Risk Why preventing sexual harassment is about more than employment law. It’s about creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and able to speak up. Workplace banter, difficult customers, WhatsApp messages and Christmas parties. Could something seemingly ordinary expose your business to […]
Flexible Working Changes: What the September 2026 Update Means for Employers
Flexible working is back in the spotlight. On 15 September 2026, the Government published its response to its consultation on improving access to flexible working, giving employers more clarity about how the rules are expected to change. GOV.UK – Make Work Pay: improving access to flexible working Some of the legal changes will not take […]
Proposed Acas Disciplinary and Grievance Code Changes: What Employers Need to Know
Acas is consulting on changes to its disciplinary and grievance Code. Find out what is being proposed and what UK employers can do now to strengthen people management.
Sexual Harassment at Work: What SMEs Need to Do Before October 2026
If you’re an SME employer, you may feel like you’ve heard a lot about sexual harassment legislation over the last couple of years. That’s because employers already have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work. But from 30 October 2026, that duty is getting stronger. Under changes introduced by […]
Health & Safety Audits for UK Businesses: From Physical Risk to Workplace Wellbeing and Psychological Safety
Discover how Health & Safety Audits help UK businesses identify risk, improve workplace wellbeing, support psychological safety and create clear actions.
ADHD in the Workplace: Health & Wellbeing Risk Assessments for SMEs
Learn how UK SMEs can support employees with ADHD and other health conditions through Health & Wellbeing Workplace Risk Assessments, reasonable adjustments and proactive HR support. Practical guidance for employers on creating healthier, legally compliant workplaces.
Continuous Performance Management for SMEs: Why Annual Appraisals Are No Longer Enough
A Practical Guide to Better One-to-Ones, Employee Development and Performance Management For many SMEs, the annual appraisal has been the traditional way to review employee performance. Once a year, managers and employees meet to reflect on the previous twelve months, discuss achievements, identify development needs and set objectives for the year ahead. But today’s workplaces […]
21 Years of Helping SMEs Build Safer, Stronger and More Sustainable Businesses
Celebrating 21 years of supporting SMEs with integrated People & Culture (HR), Health & Safety, Employment Law, Environmental, Training and Business Consultancy. Discover how Craven has evolved into one trusted partner for business success.
AI in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for SMEs on Using Artificial Intelligence Responsibly
AI in the Workplace: How to Use Artificial Intelligence Responsibly Whilst Protecting Your People, Data and Business Recent research suggests that AI adoption in UK workplaces continues to grow rapidly, with many employees already using AI-powered tools to support everyday tasks such as drafting communications, researching information and producing content. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no […]