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In my Tunbridge Wells Business magazine column this month, I discuss why regular fire risk assessments are so important, following the devastating New Year’s Eve incident at a Swiss bar that tragically claimed 40 lives. It has recently been revealed that the Swiss bar where a New Year’s Eve fire tragically claimed 40 lives had not undergone fire risk inspections for five years. This devastating incident has shocked communities across Europe and serves as a powerful reminder

Forrest HR offers award-winning, tailored outsourced HR support for small and medium-sized businesses. In this video, our CEO   Sophie Forrest-Lavery   shares the different ways Forrest Group can support your team — from full HR management to additional support for your in-house team. We’re here to help.

Forrest Group is proud to support the incredible charity   Taylor-Made Dreams , who help children with life-limiting illnesses fulfil their dreams and provide vital support to their families.   In this video, our CEO   Sophie Forrest-Lavery   shares why this cause means so much to her and to all of us at   Forrest Group .

Having effective HR in place is essential — not something to be put off. Ensuring your HR processes are established and working efficiently from the outset provides a strong foundation for your business to grow with confidence.

In my Tunbridge Wells Business magazine column this month, I discuss how HR is evolving faster than at any point in its history — and how, by 2026, the use of AI will fundamentally change what HR looks like. Like many sectors, HR is evolving faster than at any point in its history, and by the end of 2026 the UK HR landscape will look fundamentally different. The most significant shift will be the emergence of AI-driven “talent twins”, dynamic, continuously learning digital r

In my Tunbridge Wells Business magazine column this month, I discuss staff appraisals. As we approach the end of the year, many businesses will begin turning their attention to them. But they needn’t feel daunting — with the right approach, they can become one of the most valuable tools for growth and communication in your business. Appraisals in the workplace are important because they provide structured feedback, recognise achievements, and identify areas for development.

In my Tunbridge Wells Business magazine column this month, I thought it would be interesting to reflect on a recent employment tribunal case, whereby an employee was compensated, following verbally insulting her bosses. The tribunal ruled that calling a boss a “d**khead” is not necessarily a sackable offence, finding office manager, Kerrie Herbert was unfairly dismissed. The incident occurred during a heated meeting in May 2022. Herbert, who earned £40k a year at Main Group