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A look at the ethics of subcontracting in specialist consultancy The Hidden Hand Behind the Work In consultancy, not everything is as it seems. Contracts are won, deliverables issued, and clients receive expert advice but sometimes, the person doing the work isn’t the one whose name is on the report. This is the reality of white labelling: a practice where one firm delivers services under the brand of another. It’s common, often commercially efficient, and in some sectors, entirely uncontroversial. But in specialist consultancy where judgment, ethics, and accountability are central it raises deeper questions. At Hendersons Health & Safety, we’ve reflected on what it means to be the invisible expert, and whether that invisibility serves the client, the profession, or the principle. This blog explores the strategic, ethical, and personal dimensions of white labelling in consultancy — and why, for us, visibility matters.
August in Review: Lessons, Innovations, and Awareness in Health & Safety As summer draws to a close, August 2025 has proven to be a month of critical developments in the health and safety landscape. From sobering enforcement actions to promising innovations, the stories emerging this month offer valuable insights for practitioners, policymakers, and organisations striving to uphold safety standards. At Hendersons Health & Safety, we’ve reviewed the key headlines, fines, and campaigns to distil what matters most.
Introduction: Carnival as a Cultural and Operational Paradox Notting Hill Carnival is a paradox. It is both a celebration of identity and a crucible of public safety. It is a free, open-access event that draws over two million people into the streets of West London, yet it operates without the formal controls that govern most major public gatherings. It is a symbol of multicultural Britain, but also the single most resource-intensive and risk-laden event in the UK policing calendar.
