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Employee relations issues can take time and cost if not handled correctly, why not get the experts in?

Employee relations matters in a business can not only be time-consuming, but extremely complex. These can range from disciplinaries, grievances, long-term sickness absence cases, and complex employee exits, amongst many other areas.

Following correct and legal processes takes time. The first fundamental step in most of these processes is an investigation, this alone can be exhausting and distracting for a business owner. Following this, the formal stages of the relevant procedure commence, involving formal meetings and the potential need for witness statements to be taken. Once that is all over, the employee could potentially appeal, and this could instigate a similar repeat process.

As a business owner, not only do you need to be following the appropriate processes above, but also make sure you are making the right decisions for your business.

ForrestHR’s support allows you to tap into our knowledge and expertise in a variety of ways and be led by highly qualified HR specialists, who are up to speed with the latest legislative changes.

Let us take the weight off your shoulders, find the best solution for you, and avoid an employment tribunal claim and reputational damage. Our qualified team is on hand to help you solve any HR issues you may be facing, no problem is too big or small for us! Give yourself peace of mind, contact our office today at 01892 726060.

MHFA Refresher Training Importance of keeping skills and knowledge up to date

There’s a growing mental health crisis in the UK with one in four adults experience mental illness each year. Though talking about mental health has become much more common, there can still be a real stigma when it comes to the workplace. As a result, many employees don’t speak up until they’re really struggling to cope which can result in stress and burnout.

The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Refresher course gives MHFA Qualified Managers the chance to renew their skills and update their knowledge of mental health support to utilise in the workplace. If you would like to find out more or book your place with our strategic partners, West Kent Mind, please contact us here. [email protected]

Employment Allowance for SME'S -do you qualify?

The Employment Allowance lets eligible employers reduce their National Insurance liability during the tax year. It's designed to support smaller employers with their employment costs.

You can claim Employment Allowance if you’re a business or charity (including)community amateur sports clubs) and your employers’ Class 1 National Insurance liabilities were less than ￡100,000 in the previous tax year.

Talk to one of the Forrest Payroll Team Experts here to find out more.

Introduction to Management Course

Our highly popular Introduction to Management course is back for 2023!

Lots of employers promote staff to senior positions internally, but what happens next? Do they have the required skills and training to maximise their performance in this new management role?

Our 2 day-half course covers all this and more and allows business owners to invest in their Managers, getting a maximum return and motivating their Managers to successfully take on their roles, whether it is a new role or just a refresher for existing Managers.

The interactive workshop will take place over 2 x ó days, on the 14th & 15th March 2023 from 09.30 am -12.30 pm via Zoom.

The course is just ￡149.00 per delegate with a 5% discount when more than one delegate from your business attends.

Contact us here for more information or to secure your place.

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Help and Support to gain ISO Certification ISO Certification – what is it?

The ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is an independent, non-governmental, international organisation that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems. As technology continues to rapidly develop, new standards are drafted and implemented by people at all levels within the global industry going through standardisation.

What ISO Standards are there?

There are multiple ISO Standards, but specifically, Forrest Health and Safety can aid

Organisations to achieve ISO Certification in these areas:

1. ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety standard to help reduce accidents in the workplace.

2. ISO 9001: Quality management standard to help work more efficiently and reduce product or service failures.

3. ISO 14001: Environmental management standard to help reduce environmental impacts, reduce waste, and be more sustainable.

Why do you need ISO Certification?

An Organisation’s clients and customers can demand their supply chain has ISO Certified management systems in place.

The Organisation may need to improve the way it functions, to have better processes, and knowledge to deliver. This supports and enables business growth. The Organisation may also need an ISO Certification to win job or contract tenders, and having ISO Certified systems it enables this with relevant frameworks, resulting in business opportunities.

How can we help

In the early stages, Certification to an ISO standard may appear daunting. We offer advice and trusted experts providing hassle-free support and commitment helping Organisations to get started, develop, and implement their management system, and gain ISO Certification.

Contact us today!

CEO of the Forrest Group, Sophie Forrest-Lavery, is regularly asked to comment online about various HR topics, see here what she had to say to Capital Space regarding staff wellbeing, redundancy and more!

Have you had queries from staff about the extra bank holiday in May for the King's Coronation?

Are you unsure whether you have to offer it or what the legalities are?

It all depends on how their contract is written! Contact us to check yours and plan ahead for May.