Key Policies for UK Businesses
Implementing a robust set of HR policies ensures compliance with legal requirements, promotes fairness, and enhances workplace efficiency. Many of these policies are included in a company’s staff handbook for ease of access, while some larger or more detailed policies, such as safeguarding or environmental policies, may be maintained as standalone documents
November Newsletter
Welcome to this Month’s Newsletter
In this edition;
• Business Boost Tips: Strategies to improve productivity and performance.
• New Blogs: Insights on wellbeing, safety, and compliance.
• H&S & HR Updates: Key news and HSE workplace stats.
• Employment Law: Updates on workforce regulations.
• Wellbeing Tips: Support mental health and inclusivity.
• Winter Safety: Tips for construction workers in cold conditions.
• Neurodiversity: Create a more inclusive workplace.
• Horizon Health: Meet our new wellbeing partner.
• Training: Invest in Your People, view our E-Learning and Face to Face Training Modules.
The Importance of Accident Investigation: A Health and Safety Advisor’s Perspective
As a health and safety advisor, one of the most critical responsibilities we have is ensuring that workplaces are safe for all employees. Despite our best efforts to implement preventive measures, accidents can still occur. When they do, accident investigation becomes a vital tool—not just for understanding what went wrong but also for preventing future incidents.
In this blog, we’ll share why accident investigation is crucial from a health and safety advisor’s perspective and how it can significantly enhance workplace safety.
July Newsletter
Labour plans for employment law, H&S & HR Updates, Strategies to combat work related stress, MHFA Training & much much more …..
Health & Social Care ‘Blended’ Learning Approach
What is ‘Blended’ Learning in Care Blended Learning is an innovative way to get the most out of your training, and the one-stop solution to all training worries. It incorporates all methods of training required in the health and social care sector, to ensure that staff are trained to quality standards and become reliable, knowledgeable and […]
Work Safe, Live Well: The Essential Role of Health & Safety in the Modern Workplace
We’ve all heard the saying, “Safety First,” but have you ever stopped to consider why? Why, amidst the whirlwind of deadlines, deals, and desk lunches, should the health and safety aspect stand out? The answer is simple. Health and safety are at the core of any thriving workplace. And no, we’re not just talking hardhats […]
Why is HR Important For Small/Medium Businesses?
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 […]
#Flexfrom1st – flexible working to be a day one right to request
5 Dec 2022 – Flexible working requests to be day one right to request This is absolutely Great News! On this date, the government confirmed that new legislation would: make flexible working requests a day one right for employees (thereby removing the current 26 weeks’ service requirement) allow employees to make two requests a year (currently only […]
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 […]
How can a SME Positively & realistically Support Mental Health & Wellbeing at Work ?
“Employers are having to compete with record-high starting salaries, increased overheads and pay review requests from employees who are trying equally hard to meet inflated prices”. Over the past few months, rising costs for food, fuel and living have pushed thousands below the poverty line as people struggle to make ends meet. The Resolution Foundation […]