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 It feels cold, transactional and outdated.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 […]
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 and purpose. We are more than an HR or Health & Safety provider. We are a trusted partner for people, safety, compliance, training, environmental and software support, all in one […]
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 and a workplace expectation. Employers who adapt to the latest flexible working law in the UK will not only stay compliant but also attract talent, improve retention, and support employee […]
This month, we’re celebrating new beginnings and fresh connections:
👷♀️ A warm welcome to Bryoni Hardisty Blackwell, our new Trainee Health & Safety Advisor, joining the Craven team with passion and energy.
🐝 The launch of our brand-new Business Bees Networking community – kicking off on 1st October at The Hive, Cross Hills. Networking with a real buzz!
Every great business story starts with a conversation. It could be over coffee, at a breakfast table, or in the middle of a buzzing room filled with energy. That is exactly what we want to create with Business Bees, a new networking community designed to bring people together in a way that feels natural, friendly and inspiring.
The Employment Rights Bill has returned to the House of Commons following its third reading in the House of Lords. The Bill has sparked lively debate, dividing opinion between those who see it as a cornerstone of fairer work and those who fear it will add cost and complexity for businesses. With Labour’s majority, the […]
Picture this: your project lead calls in sick for a week. The team rallies, deadlines shift, and stress levels rise. It is not just about the days lost. It is about the ripple effect on people, projects, and business outcomes. That is the real story behind today’s absence figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS […]
A recent Employment Tribunal decision against JD Wetherspoon has once again underlined the importance of proportionality in disciplinary action. ‘Zero tolerance’ on staff discount abuse leads to unfair dismissal The case involved a shift leader with 22 years of unblemished service. On one shift, he mistakenly applied a 50% staff discount instead of the permitted […]
