Rec Scale Up Podcast

Guest speaker: • Tessa Hollingworth, Managing Director - Northwest Region, Hays "The light bulb moment was I don't need to apologise, I need to prioritise, I need to delegate, and I need to communicate." Tessa Hollingworth takes us through her recruitment career and her shift to working part-time as one of the senior directors at Hays. Part-time working is no longer a taboo and by integrating factors such as high trust, good communication and positive delegation, it is possible to succeed in a part-time role. In this episode, you'll hear Tessa and Neil discuss: • Working part-time in recruitment – making it work for you • How to be a successful role model for part time working • How leaders can instil trust in their teams to work flexibly • Why employers need to be offering better part-time or flexible opportunities in a challenging labour market

The UK’s labour market is under pressure from worker shortages like never before. There is huge demand for workers and people are making choices about when and how they engage in work with a power they haven’t had until now. Download our latest report - Overcoming shortages - to learn about the economic impact of labour and skills shortages in the UK and how long-term workforce planning is the key to solving them. https://www.rec.uk.com/our-view/policy-and-campaigns/labour-shortages/overcoming-shortages-creating-sustainable-labour-market

Guest speaker: • Julia Kermode, Founder, IWORK Temporary workers are the backbone of the economy; yet they are at risk of exploitation. There has been some bad press recently in relation to umbrella companies who haven't been paying workers the holiday that has been accrued, and discussions on the legalities of holiday pay accruing in the first place. In this episode, Julia Kermode of IWORK talks to Neil about the importance of recruitment agencies conducting due diligence compliance checks on umbrella companies, impact of reputation damage, and most importantly the potential negative impact on the value of businesses. Check out our Holiday Pay Calculator which is designed to help you calculate holiday pay for temporary workers whose holiday entitlement is not calculated on the same basis as an employee.

During the first half of this podcast (03:20 - 13:03), you'll hear James Staniforth discuss the environmental impact of recruitment and his top advice on building a sustainability strategy. The discussion will cover: • What is the environmental impact of recruitment on our planet? • How can recruiters use their influence to support its clients and UK Government meet their climate goals? • What are the opportunities for recruiters when considering a sustainability strategy? Find out more about Sustainability Business Services here. https://www.sustainablebusinessservices.co.uk/ Want to hear more about sustainability? Join James at REC 2022 where he’ll be joining a panel of speakers to discuss Net Zero and how your business can play its part. Book your spot here: rec.uk.com/rec2022 Mark Thompson of Sonovate then takes us through how recruiters can manage their finances in the current environment while meeting talent demands and growing their agency. You'll hear Mark talk you through: • What recruiter

Guest speakers: • Fiona Barker, Cyber Account Director, Marsh Commercial • Peter Stoll, Recruitment Division Director, Marsh Commercial Most recruiters hold tens or hundreds of thousands of pieces of personal, identifiable data on candidates and hirers, and transfer millions of pounds on a daily basis into candidates' accounts. So, any loss of data due to a cybercrime such as a ransomware attack, fraudulence impersonation or fund transfer fraud can leave recruiters particularly vulnerable to massive costs of reinstating data, system reinstatements, loss of revenue, risk of fine with the ICO and the like. When it comes to cybercrime, there is a huge gap in knowledge on how to react to an event of cybercrime, dealing with data breaches, knowing the potential cost of a cyber-attack, and more. In our latest episode of the Talking Recruitment podcast, we're joined by cyber security experts Fiona Barker and Peter Stoll from Marsh Commercial to share their intel around: • What are recruiters worried about i

Guest speaker: Suhail Mirza, Chairman, NED and specialist advisor to the healthcare and recruitment sectors Mental health is at last being seen as a business issue by employers, leaders as well as HR teams. There are three key factors driving this: scale, economic impact and the state of the labour market. How can we tackle this issue within our businesses? Join global wellness speaker and advisor, NED, Chairman of the Advisory Board within nGAGE Specialist Group, and author of Laing Buisson healthcare sector report, Suhail Mirza, as he dives into why mental health is a business issue, what approach businesses can take to address this and support their staff, and the behaviours we need to embed to support better mental health in the workplace. Suhail brings together evidence-based techniques and approaches leaders can adopt to tackle the mental health issues affecting us all today. A must-listen podcast for recruitment leaders and consultants in the current climate – and especially relevant this Ment

Guest speaker: Thomas Prince, Co-Founder at Talent Nexus Some job boards are trying to push through some eye-watering price increases which may or may not be justified by the ROI that recruiters are getting. The changes that we're seeing are much more driven by the economics of supply and demand than by changes in technology. As recruiters relying on job boards to support your recruitment efforts, how can you ride the price hike wave and maintain your ROI? We spoke to Thomas Prince, Co-Founder of Talent Nexus, a specialist digital media agency for recruitment. Thomas shares his observations of the current state of the market and case studies of how some of their clients are responding to these new changes. In this 30-minute discussion, you'll hear about: • Why have the job board prices gone up? • How is the advertiser behaviour changing to respond to the market? • Strategies recruiters are implementing to improve job ads and candidate experience • How do you construct a media strategy in this new wo

Guest speaker: Christian Fowles-Smith, Customer Service Director, REC Job board prices are going up, blocking access to a wider talent pool. At the same time, the new generation of tech and social media savvy jobseekers are looking at where they can get the right information about vacancies quickly. As a recruiter, what can you do to access more candidates in a candidate-short market, with limited investment? REC's Customer Service Director Christian Fowles-Smith has been in the industry since 2001. In this episode of Talking Recruitment, he and Neil discuss: • The current status of job boards • What REC members are doing to find more candidates in this market • What the REC is doing to help improve the offer from job boards and support members with training relevant to a candidate-short market • How you can work with your clients to access more candidates • Predictions on where the industry is headed. If you want to hear more about candidate sourcing and facing future challenges in the industry, sign

In this episode, our Chief Executive Neil Carberry interviews Author, Mentor and Speaker, Katrina Collier. They discuss recruitment as a professional service, the need for a human interaction in business and the need to source candidates effectively. Tune in to hear about: • Rebuilding client relationships in a space where hiring managers are engaged with consultants forward thinking approach • The essentials for a positive relationship between hiring managers and agencies • The right attitude and body language to adopt with your client, and the non-negotiable terms for success

In this episode, our Chief Executive Neil Carberry interviews Barry Matthews, CEO, Open Assembly. They discuss Open Assembly’s talent strategies and sourcing services, and how best to use digital platforms tools to work effectively in a new global market driven by talent demands. Tune in to hear about: • The support available to freelancers to assist with finding employment using digital platforms • How your business will benefit from the adoption of open talent • The best ways to market yourself as freelancer and stand out from the crowd

In this episode, our Chief Executive Neil Carberry interviews Ollie Sharpe, Vice President of Revenue, EMEA, Salesloft. They discuss the issues recruiters may face around technology and improving the performance of their business. In this episode, tune in to hear about: • The automation behind Salesloft’s tool which helps recruiters to stand out in a crowded market, to give both candidates and clients a better experience • The key wins a recruitment company should be focusing on and how to apply technology • How technology can improve productivity levels in your business

In this episode, our Chief Executive Neil Carberry interviews Felicity Burch, Executive Director at Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation. They discuss the opportunities that technology brings to the recruitment space and how CDEI helps organisations share data, build governance structures and put the right technology in place. In this episode, tune in to hear about: • How innovation can support industry in becoming more competitive • The CDEI’s assurance landscape and roadmap for Artificial Intelligence • The best ways to build trust amongst businesses you’re working with and potential candidates

In this episode, our Chief Executive Neil Carberry and Recruitment Standards Director Lorraine Laryea discuss the debate around umbrella companies, the regulatory issues and the actions we have taken to make a difference. Tune in to hear about: • The government pressure points surrounding regulations and making positive changes • The reciprocal obligations and restrictions that umbrella companies are subjected to • Tips on the correct approach to enforce with supply chains, whilst we await legislative changes Key quotes/takeaways: • Umbrella company regulations are absolutely necessary – Neil • Take the opportunity to shape the agenda for the future - Neil • There needs to be reciprocal obligations between employment business, our members and umbrella companies – Lorraine • Make sure you completely understand the arrangement that you have entered into with an umbrella company – Lorraine • We have a template diligence checklist that members can use when they are working with umbrella companies. It provides

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry interviews Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist, IHS Markit. They discuss the economic outlook for 2022and what this year may bring for businesses and individuals. Following the rollercoaster rof the pandemic, Brexit and our recovery phase, they analyse what businesses and recruiters need to do to stay on top. In this episode, tune in to hear about: • The pace of UK economic growth and how COVID-19 is influencing each sector • The labour market and jobs experience, as the British economy is driven by consumer activity • The business model that is most sustainable in our current climate

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry and Deputy CEO Kate Shoesmith review the highs and lows of 2021. They discuss the positive impact of our reports and campaigns, and the value that recruiters provide our economy. Tune in to hear: * The scale of the industry and how our Recruitment and Recovery campaign has helped to reposition the role of recruiters * How our labour shortage campaign has demonstrated the value that recruiters bring to the economy and how the REC can help businesses formulate their plans for the future * The REC being your go-to for support and tools to help you make informed decisions for your business.

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry interviews Amanda Fone, Founder & CEO at f1 Recruitment. They discuss managing social change for clients, championing hybrid working for flexibility and equal work life balance, and diversifying the talent pool used to recruit candidates. In this episode, tune in to hear: * How to incorporate diversity into your business and retain talent * Empowering business decisions that can change lack of social representation in the marketing, communications and sports sectors * The importance of influencing young people at an early stage to join a marketing and comms career

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry interviews Anne Kiem, Chief Executive of the Chartered Association of Business Schools and Executive Director of the Small Business Charter. They discuss how we can improve business management, how to seek productivity as we bounce back from Covid-19 and adapt to Brexit, and how to solve long-term productivity challenges that we have faced in the UK. In this episode, tune in to hear: *How we can improve the performance of the UK economy for businesses of all sizes *More about the Government-backed 12-week programme - Help to grow: Management for SME leaders, which is helping SEMs achieve growth by providing Business Mentors * Why sustainability is important to the future of your business and its growth

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry interviews recruitment entrepreneur, Ricky Martin. They discuss running a business through the downturn, recovery and the standards we should be accountable for in recruitment and staffing. In this episode, tune in to hear: *How Ricky has used life sciences to help others, supporting hires relating to Covid-19 and the vaccine rollout *The importance of hiring individuals who have a passion for the sector they are recruiting for *About giving people a sense of purpose and devising a strategy that people can relate to *What it is to be a recruiter and the career you can build; celebrating the differences that can be made when helping businesses to grow and delivering a step change for inclusion and diversity

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry interviews Mims Davies MP, Minister of Employment. They discuss the labour market, the DWP and REC partnership and the new youth hubs which will support candidates with the required skills for employment. In this episode, tune in to hear: • About the level of demand and shortages in the economy • More on employment opportunities and the ways people are able to progress within organisations • How the government is committed to supporting people into fulfilling roles and helping employers to attract more candidates

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry, interviews Seb Maley, Chief Executive of Qdos Contractor. They discuss IR35 legislation changes, how the market will reshape and potential challenges that companies may face. In this episode, tune in to hear: *About the trends over the last 12 months and how organisations have responded to regulatory changes *More about the competitive environment and how companies are using a positive IR35 approach to benefit them *The benefits and disadvantages of the CEST tool and whether your business should implement its own audit trail and process for addition reassurance *How to be reactive to the changes that your business may face and more engaging with customers