Welcome to the June edition of Forrest Scene
- Sophie Forrest
- Jun 15
- 3 min read
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 wide range of people, compliance and operational tasks. Without the right support, this can place significant pressure on both the individual and the business.
As organisations continue to navigate changing employment legislation and increasing employee expectations, ensuring HR teams have adequate support and resources has never been more important.
If your business would benefit from additional HR support, our team is here to help.
Not all training is best delivered online. For many organisations, in-person sessions provide valuable opportunities for discussion, engagement and team learning.
We recently had the pleasure of delivering Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Workplace Harassment training at a client's office, highlighting the flexibility of our training offering.
We offer a wide range of training courses that can be delivered at your workplace or remotely, depending on your organisation's needs. Topics include workplace etiquette, bullying and harassment, presentation skills, management development and much more.
Courses can be tailored to your requirements, combined to create a bespoke programme, and delivered in sessions from as little as 2.5 hours.
If you would like to discuss your training needs, please get in touch with our team.
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case highlights the importance of applying workplace policies fairly, consistently and with consideration for individual circumstances.
In this case, a rail worker lost a job opportunity and was prohibited from carrying out safety-critical work for five years after failing a drug test due to prescribed medical cannabis.
Although the employee had informed his employer about his prescription, Network Rail's policy required testing, resulting in a positive test for THC metabolites.
The case has taken four years to reach the courts, highlighting the importance of addressing complex workplace issues correctly from the outset. Lengthy disputes can be costly, time-consuming and stressful for everyone involved.
For employers, the case serves as a reminder to review policies regularly, consider individual circumstances carefully and seek appropriate advice when managing sensitive employee relations matters.
The recent warm weather and the arrival of the Summer Solstice serve as a timely reminder for employers to consider how high temperatures can affect the workplace.
Whether employees work outdoors, travel between sites, or spend time in warmer working environments, employers should assess the risks and ensure appropriate measures are in place to protect their workforce.
Simple steps such as providing access to drinking water, allowing regular breaks, improving ventilation and monitoring working conditions can make a significant difference during periods of hot weather.
Taking a proactive approach to managing heat-related risks can help support employee wellbeing, maintain productivity and ensure a safe working environment throughout the summer months.
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.
Read more in this month’s Tunbridge Wells Business Magazine.
Sophie, our CEO, has been out visiting clients this month. Building strong relationships is at the heart of what we do, and face-to-face meetings provide a valuable opportunity to understand our clients' needs, discuss upcoming challenges and ensure we're delivering the right support for their business.
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