Helping businesses navigate people, compliance, and growth - January TWBM article

In my Tunbridge Wells Business magazine column this month, I look at why people, compliance and performance are now firmly on the strategic agenda for UK SMEs — and how Forrest Group is helping businesses navigate this evolving landscape with confidence.

In a competitive UK business landscape, people management and compliance are increasingly critical for small and medium sized companies. Over the last few years Forrest Group has emerged as a trusted partner for businesses looking to strengthen their HR, legal and training capabilities and we’ve evolved from our original specialist HR consultancy into a full-spectrum business support provider.

Our core services include outsourced HR support and software, employment law advice, bespoke people management training and health and safety compliance. Whether a start-up needing foundational procedures or an established business seeking to refine people management practices, we tailor solutions to each client’s needs.

A key example of this practical support is our new workshop on the forthcoming Employment Rights Act changes, designed to help managers understand updates to paternity and parental leave, statutory sick pay and whistleblowing ahead of the April 2026 implementation.

Beyond compliance, Forrest Training Academy equips teams with skills that drive performance, from leadership and communication to anti-harassment and project management, either online or in-person programmes.

For many SMEs stretched by rapid growth and evolving regulation, partnering with us means accessing deep expertise with flexible pricing and helping them focus on what matters most: people and performance. To discuss your people, compliance or growth requirements, please contact us on:

Call us on 01892 726060 Email sophie@theforrestgroup.co.uk