The Forrest Group

Have you arranged your sexual harassment training for your staff to comply with the new legal duty of the Worker Protection Act?   Training is crucial to ensure that staff have the knowledge of what sexual harassment is and what to do if they experience or witness it. The training is not only important for staff, but for managers too as they need to learn how to handle difficult and challenging situations in their team.   We will be offering two different training programmes for our clients, so we can ensure they suit the needs of their business and in accordance with their budget.   We have an online bite sized option and also a more detailed course run by our in house training manager, who has specific experience of working with sensitive subjects to help everyone feel comfortable in a learning environment.   For more information, contact our advisors who will support you in finding the best training option for your business.   ☎ 01892 726 060 / 0204 541 9436 📧 Hello@theforrestgroup.co.uk www.theforrestgroup.co.uk Forrest Group Company Brochure - https://bit.ly/3ySxr22

Do you take reasonable steps to protect your employees from sexual harassment?   As of this month, a new legal duty comes into force placing new responsibilities on employers to take “reasonable” steps, to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The new changes have come in to strengthen the existing protection for workers against sexual harassment. The new legislation is a positive step towards creating a safer working environment. How can you keep your business compliant and safe?   👉Update your policies: Ensure your anti-bullying and harassment policy is up to date and reflects the new obligations on employers.   👉Invest in training: Training is crucial to ensure that staff have the knowledge of what sexual harassment is and what to do if they experience or witness it.   👉Risk assessments: Reviewing what risks there are in the workplace of potential harassment occurring and putting actions in place to mitigate this.   We will be offering free reviews of current policy wording to ensure appropriate practices are in place. We will also be offering a variety of training options to suit businesses of different sizes.   For support and guidance, get in touch with our experts today.   ☎ 01892 726 060 / 0204 541 9436 📧 Hello@theforrestgroup.co.uk www.theforrestgroup.co.uk Forrest Group Company Brochure - https://bit.ly/3ySxr22

Do you have a member of staff who has recently announced their pregnancy?   As an employer you are responsible for supporting your pregnant employee in the workplace. This typically involves assessing and mitigating risk to ensure the health and safety of pregnant employees, and their unborn child.   What are the requirements?   As a standard you must carry out an individual risk assessment that covers your employee’s specific needs. This needs to be initiated no later than from when they have informed you in writing that they are pregnant.   The workplace can pose many potential risks, so it’s important that these are identified, and proactive steps have been taken to prevent these.   For advice and guidance on keeping your workplace safe, get in touch with us.   ☎ 01892 726 060 / 0204 541 9436 📧 Hello@theforrestgroup.co.uk www.theforrestgroup.co.uk Forrest Group Company Brochure - https://bit.ly/3ySxr22

A major incident was declared on August 26th after a fire broke out in a block of flats in East London.   More than 200 firefighters and 40 engines from the London Fire Brigade were called to the blaze on Freshwater Road, Dagenham just before 3am.   This completely devastating incident reminds us of the importance of fire safety.   When was the last time your premises had a fire risk assessment?   Having a fire risk assessment conducted by an expert could be the difference between life and death.   As members of the Fire Protection Association (FPA) our team has access to all of the latest industry information and training.   Get in touch with our Health and Safety Consultants today.   ☎ 01892 726 060 / 0204 541 9436 📧 Hello@theforrestgroup.co.uk www.theforrestgroup.co.uk Forrest Group Company Brochure - https://bit.ly/3ySxr22

Are you considering taking the next steps in your business? You may have got to the fortunate stage of your business which means you need additional help. This often means you need to take on an employee and start to build a team. That’s where our ‘Get Going’ package comes in. Ensuring your human resources are in place and working efficiently right from the get-go is crucial in making sure your company has a firm basis on which to grow! Every business is different, and your needs may vary, and we can work with you to find the best fit. We can offer you: 👉Introduction of employment contracts 👉Employee handbook and other ad hoc policies and procedures 👉HR Software Get in touch with the team today to discuss your options. ☎ 01892 726 060 / 0204 541 9436 📧 Hello@theforrestgroup.co.uk www.theforrestgroup.co.uk Forrest Group Company Brochure - https://bit.ly/3ySxr22

It’s the start of National Payroll Week 👏   This week gives us the opportunity to showcase the importance of the payroll process!   Here’s 5 reasons why a successful payroll process is important:   👉Ensures employees are paid correctly 👉Ensures employees are paid on time 👉Helps to manage employee benefits 👉Helps to track employee hours 👉Provides important data for tax purposes   Looking for support with your payroll? Get in touch with the team today.   ☎ 01892 726 060 / 0204 541 9436 📧 Hello@theforrestgroup.co.uk www.theforrestgroup.co.uk Forrest Group Company Brochure - https://bit.ly/3ySxr22

Do you struggle to have difficult conversations with your staff and worried you may say the wrong thing that could land you in a tricky situation? Currently an individual has to work for an employer for at least 2 years to accrue employment rights. It is proposed by Labour that these rights should accrue from day 1 of employment. This means it will no longer be possible for employers to exit individuals with very little reason. If you struggle to have difficult conversations with employees, we strongly suggest you speak with our HR experts. With the proposed new legislation, businesses will be expected to manage situations more thoroughly. As a business owner, you will need to confidently use a probation period to deal with any early performance issues. Our team can work with you to manage these difficult situations, so that you can focus on running your business. To find out more about our HR services, get in touch today. ☎ 01892 726 060 / 0204 541 9436 📧 Hello@theforrestgroup.co.uk www.theforrestgroup.co.uk Forrest Group Company Brochure - https://bit.ly/3ySxr22

It’s no secret that training is vital to a business’ continued success.   A lack of ongoing training can have severe repercussions to your business. Did you know it is estimated that to replace a salaried employee it can cost, on average, between 6-9 months’ salary!   By offering consistent training to existing employees to develop their skills and aid their career development, you can improve your retention rate.   Improving your retention rate, means you spend less money on recruitment increasing your profit margins.   Our consultants can support you in making a personalised training service to suit your business’ needs.   To find out more about our tailored training services, get in touch with us.   ☎ 01892 726 060 / 0204 541 9436 📧 Hello@theforrestgroup.co.uk www.theforrestgroup.co.uk Forrest Group Company Brochure -  https://bit.ly/3ySxr22