The emails spruiking Forum’s businesses were sent at a time when the company was going through mass layoffs and staff say they were stressed and owed large sums of money.
The most recent email sent last Friday,obtained byThe Age andSydney Morning Herald,offers to conduct site visits to examine how Forum could assist prospective clients to embark on a “digital transformation” using cloud-based technology.
“I’d love to have one of our office solution experts come out to see you and talk about the challenges your business is facing and the ways in which Forum can help make your business better,” the email says.
“Do you have a spare 30 minutes in the next week or so to have a chat about upgrading your office? Look forward to hearing from you.”
Earlier emails share information about the rising threat of data breaches and importance of cyber security and link to blog articles published on the Forum Group website,some of which have since been removed.
Another email,sent on July 12,shared a glowing customer review from consulting firm Aston Advantage managing director Chantal Haskett who said Forum’s services had “drastically improved the efficiency of our business”.