Blue Monday – How Employers Can Recognise and Help Struggling Employees
Every year on (or about) the 16th January, the phenomenon of Blue Monday spreads across the UK to supposedly put a dark cloud of depression over one and all. The polar opposite of Christmas day. What is Blue Monday? The idea of Blue Monday has gained popularity over recent years and stems from a piece […]
Managing Absence

A Simple Guide Sadly, you can’t press a magic button to prevent staff absence. But, with a combination of tools, you can take steps to minimise it. Developing effective return-to-work programmes, helpful workplace adjustments and offering flexible or hybrid working form part of an effective attendance management strategy. Employers should remember that most absence is […]
How do you choose a HR/H&S Service Provider?
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 […]
Preventing Work-Related Stress in Construction
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 […]
How are SME business owners feeling about the cost-of-living crisis?
The dramatic hike in inflation has intensified existing pressures placed on small & medium businesses (SME), causing added stress for owners and managers. Seven in 10 (69%) small and micro business owners say the cost-of-living crisis is affecting their mental health, according to a joint survey by the free PR platform Newspage. Of those surveyed, […]
Huge Thank You !
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended &/or supported Our Incredible Fundraising & Networking Event at Uptopia, Skipton last week It was such as Huge Success and we are very very pleased to say that we ‘Smashed It’ – thank you for all the Positive Feedback – we have had […]
Working in a heatwave: what should employers consider?
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 […]
What Are Your Health & Safety Management Pain Points?
Think about it – what are your biggest frustrations and worries right now? Do you have the qualifications required to complete paperwork? Do you have the time to document all your policies and procedures? Do you have the knowledge and experience to make sure you are on the right side of H&S Law? Could your […]
Top Ten HR Myths – Debunked
HR is probably the one department globally that faces the brunt of rumours, biases and misunderstandings in the workplace. We don’t always have a positive reputation. In fact, many employees hate them or avoid them at all costs and only view them as an occasional intermediary. Of course, we have to take time to understand […]
2020/21 has firmly rooted health and safety in our day-to-day lives and our cultural consciousness.
The latest HSE statistics reveal some interesting points that highlight the state of health and safety in the UK, between 2020 and 2021 2020/21 has firmly rooted health and safety in our day-to-day lives and our cultural consciousness. However, the latest statistics from the HSE prove we still have a long way to go. Simon […]