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Training That Builds Safer, Stronger Workplaces - June TWBM article
In this month’s Tunbridge Wells Business Magazine, our CEO, Sophie Forrest-Lavery, discusses why Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Harassment in the Workplace training have become essential for employers of all sizes. In every business, culture is shaped by the everyday choices people make; how colleagues speak to one another, how managers respond to concerns, and whether everyone feels respected, heard and able to do their best work. That is why Equality, Diversity
Jun 162 min read
Welcome to the June edition of Forrest Scene
HR Burnout A recent report from Ultimate Resilience found that 74% of HR professionals are experiencing burnout, with 52% identifying excessive workload as their biggest source of stress. The findings also revealed that 44% of the 1,447 professionals surveyed met the criteria for clinically significant symptoms of depression, while 73% reported experiencing anxiety. For many SMEs, limited resources can mean HR responsibilities fall to a single individual who is managing a wid
Jun 153 min read
RIDDOR Review: What Business Owners Need to Know - May TWBM article
In my column for this month’s Tunbridge Wells Business magazine, I explain what business owners need to know about the upcoming RIDDOR review. If you’ve seen headlines about the HSE’s current review of RIDDOR — the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations — you might be wondering whether you should be doing anything for your business now. The short answer is: not yet. The HSE launched a public consultation in April 2026, and it closes on 30 June.
Jun 32 min read
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