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Manager who insulted her bosses awarded £29k - October TWBM article
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
Oct 15, 20252 min read
Welcome to October’s edition of Forrest Scene
Why AI Can't Replace Expertise? AI can be helpful – but be cautious of its limitations. A recent survey indicates that an increasing number of people are turning to AI for employment-related matters. It may feel tempting to let it draft your disciplinary, grievance or performance procedures. But AI isn’t a substitute for expertise. The reality is that AI can’t fully understand your business, your culture, or the unique circumstances of each situation. It can miss context an
Oct 14, 20253 min read
Welcome to September’s edition of Forrest Scene
Our Introduction to Management Online Course is designed to give managers practical, easy-to-apply strategies. Across two half-day sessions, they’ll learn how to lead with confidence, set SMART objectives, coach their teams, and deliver results.
Sep 2, 20253 min read
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