🌟 Top Tips to Create a Healthy, Inclusive Workplace Culture
Practical ways to build trust, belonging, and wellbeing at work Culture isn’t just a mission statement or an HR policy — it’s how your team feels, communicates, and works together every single day. As a manager, your everyday habits have the power to shape whether people feel included, supported, and safe to be themselves. A […]
May Newsletter
We’re excited to share our May edition of the Craven Newsletter — packed with timely updates, practical insights, and tools to support your organisation across HR, Health & Safety, People Management, and Workplace Wellbeing.
Is It Possible to Reduce Business Costs Without Harming Productivity?
Is It Possible to Reduce Business Costs Without Harming Productivity? In today’s climate of economic uncertainty and rising operational expenses, many businesses are asking the same question: How can we reduce costs without sacrificing performance? The good news is, it’s not only possible, it’s strategic. Cost-cutting doesn’t have to mean redundancies or scaling back on […]
Do Employers Legally Need a Stress Risk Assessment?
✅ What the Law Actually Says
UK health and safety law requires all employers to assess and manage risks to the health and safety of their employees. That includes mental health and work-related stress, where these risks are foreseeable.
New Guidance on Neonatal Care Leave and Pay: What Employers Need to Know
With the upcoming Employment Rights Bill 2024/2025 and new guidance from ACAS on neonatal care leave and pay, employers need to start preparing for some significant changes in family-related employment rights.
At Craven, we’ve reviewed the latest updates to help businesses understand their obligations and support their employees at one of the most difficult times in family life.
Employment Rights Bill resumes Lords committee stage on Tuesday 13 May
Employment Rights Bill 2025 — What Employers Need to Know
The UK’s Employment Rights Bill has now reached the committee stage in Parliament (April 2025), marking a crucial phase in the government’s plan to modernise workplace protections and strengthen employment rights.
Welcome to Our April – HR & H&S Focus Newsletter
We’re excited to bring you the latest updates, news, and opportunities in our April Newsletter — all designed to help you stay ahead in HR, Health & Safety, and business growth!
Craven Business Expo 2025: Your Business Growth Starts Here!
Craven Business Expo 2025: Your Business Growth Starts Here! Join Over 43 Exhibitors and Hundreds of Local Entrepreneurs! Ready to supercharge your business? Then you can’t afford to miss the Craven Business Expo 2025! Taking place at the stunning Coniston Hotel, this powerhouse event is where ambition meets opportunity. Whether you’re a seasoned business leader […]
Turning Conflict into Confidence: A Morning with Skipton BID
Turning Conflict into Confidence: A Morning with Skipton BID
At Craven, we believe that conflict doesn’t need to be feared — when approached with clarity and confidence, it can become a powerful opportunity for growth.
Guest Blog – Vikki from the Calm Menopause Clinic
Menopause is not just a personal journey—it’s a workplace issue.
Yet, for far too long, it’s been treated as taboo.
At Craven Consultancy Services, we believe in creating inclusive, supportive, and safe workplaces—and that includes recognising how peri-menopause and menopause can impact employees’ wellbeing, confidence, and careers.