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Joined-up HR, Health & Safety and workforce support for growing organisations.
Not sure where to start? Our combo foundation is perfect for SME’S
Our brochures are a one-stop-shop for all your HR, Health & Safety and Training needs.
Want to talk to us? Get in touch!
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 […]
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the most common hazards in the workplace are: Safety Hazards: Unsafe working conditions that cause injury, illness, or death. Biological Hazards: Exposure to harmful organisms such as viruses and bacteria. Ergonomic Hazards: Strain on the body due to repetitive motion, poor posture, and inadequate manual handling training. […]
The statistics are upsetting. In the UK, 135 workers were killed in work-related accidents during the period of 2022/23. (RIDDOR) The Construction and agriculture were one of the sectors with the highest number of fatalities. With falls from height, being struck by a moving object, and being struck by a moving vehicle the most common […]
Every small/medium business needs to keep on top of HR but overstretched owners may not have the time and resources to do so. Outsourcing HR can be a flexible and cost-effective solution As a general rule of thumb, many HR specialists say you should consider delegating HR functions when your business grows to more than […]
2022 Employment Law Changes- Review For the first time since the outbreak of the covid pandemic, 2022 was a return to relative normality, and a refocus on general employment laws. As a result, we saw a number of new rights introduced, removed, and proposed, making it a busy year for legal changes. Sickness certification A […]
Work Related Stress Did you know that Employers have a legal duty to protect employees from stress at work by doing a risk assessment and acting on it. If you have fewer than five workers you don’t have to write anything down. But it is useful to do this, so you can review it later, […]
How do you choose a HR & Or Health & Safety Service Provider? Do you use an SME like Craven or a big Corporate? We know how time-consuming HR and H&S can be, getting it wrong can be costly and disruptive to your business. Employing someone of equivalent experience could cost you as much as […]
Did you know? Stress, depression and anxiety are the second biggest cause of work-related ill health in the construction industry. The earlier this problem is tackled, the less impact it will have on workers and business. Taking positive action can help to create a more engaged workforce, boost productivity and save money. Is your job […]
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/calculating-holiday-entitlement-for-part-year-and-irregular-hours-workers Update Open consultation Calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers Information There are different potential approaches to public and bank holidays in relation to part–time workers. Some employers allow workers to take a day of leave if a public or bank holiday falls on a day on which they would normally work, but not where the holiday falls […]
Working in a heatwave: what should employers consider? It is important to work safely in hot conditions. Certain workers may be adversely affected by the extreme heat, such as pregnant women and elderly employees. The heat can also impact public transport which can affect employees commuting into work. The CIPD said that adopting flexible working […]
