Welcome to September’s edition of Forrest Scene
- Sophie Forrest
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Invest in Your Wellbeing
As many of us return from summer holidays and time off, it’s important to remember to look after our mental health as we ease back into work routines.
Breathe HR highlights that evidence shows negative workplace cultures can have a profound impact on people’s health. In fact, research from Mind suggests that poor mental health in the workplace costs the UK economy an astonishing £100 billion per year.
Read a few simple tips to help you take care of your well-being as you return to work.
Ease back in gently – Give yourself time to settle into your workload rather than rushing to catch up.
Set boundaries – Protect your work-life balance by logging off on time and taking proper breaks.
Stay connected – Talking with colleagues or friends can make the return feel less overwhelming.
Prioritise self-care – Whether it’s exercise, reading, or spending time with loved ones, make time for activities that recharge you.
Ask for support if you need it – Don’t hesitate to speak up if you’re struggling; most workplaces now have support structures in place.
If you would like to find out more about how Breathe HR can help and our exclusive offer, please contact us.
Build Confident Managers
The concept of performance management has transformed how we manage people and build strong organisations. It helps create teams people want to be part of, while ensuring customers receive excellent service.
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. Click here to read the full course overview.
If you’re ready to invest in your managers and strengthen your business, book their place today.
Legal: Unfair Dismissal
An unfair dismissal case at Heathrow Airport has made headlines this month, after a long-serving security officer was awarded £44,000 at a tribunal.
The claimant, Jose Gomes, who had worked at Heathrow for 21 years, was dismissed after showing a colleague, Manoj Dadral, a video that Dadral described as “highly offensive and totally inappropriate.” Gomes was dismissed for breaching the company’s dignity at work policy.
While the tribunal acknowledged the video was inappropriate, it ruled that dismissal was a disproportionate response and therefore unfair.
We understand how complex and challenging dismissal cases can be. If you need any advice or support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us
Health and Safety: Humanscale Software
We all know how important ergonomics is for maintaining health, comfort, and productivity at work. You may have already seen us share tips on our socials or in our last newsletter.
If you can’t make it to the ergonomics training in October, there’s another great solution you might want to explore: ergoIQ.
Developed by board-certified ergonomists, ergoIQ is an innovative, cloud-based platform that helps organisations of all sizes streamline their Display Screen Equipment (DSE) and ergonomics programmes.
The platform is made up of five distinct components, each designed to provide a different level of support. You can purchase these individually or bundle them together to create a package that fits your organisation’s needs.
Contact us to build the right ergonomics package for your organisation.
Our CEO, Sophie Forrest-Lavery, has recently provided a video where she talks about the employment legislation changes that will be coming in. Check out the video on our socials, or click here to watch now.
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