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Welcome to November’s edition of Forrest Scene
Changing Roles: Getting It Right As people grow within a business, their roles often grow with them. Sometimes, responsibilities shift for other reasons — such as new industry regulations, internal restructuring, or covering for someone on maternity leave. Whatever the reason, it’s important that any changes to an employee’s role are handled correctly. Employers should ensure adjustments are clearly discussed, agreed upon, and properly documented to protect both the business
Nov 11, 20253 min read
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
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