What is Mpox? Understanding the Virus, Symptoms, Guidance & Prevention

Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a rare viral infection that can affect both humans and animals. Since 2022, there has been an increase in Mpox cases worldwide, making it a global health concern. Mpox can be spread by close physical contact, respiratory droplets, and contaminated surfaces. Although Mpox isn’t as contagious as other viral […]

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 […]

#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 […]

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, […]

NLW & NMW Rates 2022

The NLW and NMW rates from 1 April 2022 are: Rate from April 2022 Current rate (April 2021 to March 2022) Increase National Living Wage £9.50 £8.91 6.6% 21-22 Year Old Rate £9.18 £8.36 9.8% 18-20 Year Old Rate £6.83 £6.56 4.1% 16-17 Year Old Rate £4.81 £4.62 4.1% Apprentice Rate £4.81 £4.30 11.9% Accommodation […]

FREE Giveaway – Halloween Competition

FREE HALLOWEEN GIVEAWAY We all love a Competition right ? And we all love the incredible & Gorgeous Hotel Chocolat & Lush don’t we? Spot the hidden ‘Halloween Image’ on our Website to be in a chance to win these Fabulous Prizes 1 – Spot the ‘Hidden Halloween Image’ within Our Website 2 – Email […]

The Top 7 common HR risks that small businesses take

Why do you need HR as an SME or Start Up – what’s the point? Are you clear on what steps to take as a business if facing a tribunal, unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal or whistleblowing claim?  If your answers are no, please do read on. I spoke to an owner of a small business […]