Rec Scale Up Podcast

On 6 April 2021, IR35 rules in the private sector will definitely change. Are you ready for these changes? Hear Emma Agyemang, tax correspondent at the Financial Times discuss the impact of IR35. She reflects on the key learnings from the rollout of these changes in the public sector. Emma was also named the 'Business Journalist of the Year' in 2019 by the Words By Women Awards particularly for her reporting on the loan charge, so you'll hear Emma's views and observations on this report and loan charge too. Tune in to the full discussion to hear about: • The impact of the upcoming IR35 changes on hirers and contractors • Key learnings from the rollout of IR35 in the public sector • Observations from the Coronavirus government schemes • An overview into the Words By Women Awards and the significance of Diversity and Inclusion in the industry Sign up to REC's upcoming IR35 seminars here: https://web.cvent.com/event/390ea59d-4675-4177-b412-8c22f48e49f3/summary

Adaptability and collaboration were two key qualities that came to the fore in the recent crisis. We saw these qualities come to life as the nation's health and social care staff and agencies came together to keep our essential services running. Sanctuary Personnel was one such agency that worked closely with their clients, contractors, and the NHS at a time like this. Hear James Rook, CEO of Sanctuary Personnel and REC's Health and Social Care sector Chair share his learnings from this crisis and thoughts on what the future holds for this sector. Tune in and hear: • What Sanctuary Personnel learnt from this pandemic and a comparison between the 2008-2009 recession • How they collaborated with their clients during the crisis • The impact of technology on recruitment and procurement • The role of agency workers and temporary contractors in this sector • What the future holds for health and social care recruitment Sign up to REC2020 - REC's first free virtual gathering on 8 September. www.rec.uk.com/rec2020

"We're starting to see some evidence that virtual work-experience is perhaps more comfortable for some young people who come from lower socio-economic backgrounds where they feel more confident doing it in a blended environment." Severn Trent Water's Group HR Director Neil Morrison is a big advocate of candidate experience and joined the latest episode of our Talking Recruitment podcast. Neil shared some of the challenges affecting younger people in the jobs market and how Severn Trent are working with their local communities and schools to tackle youth unemployment. You'll hear about: • Youth unemployment challenges from a candidate's perspective • The impact of youth unemployment on business reputation • How Severn Trent have partnered with local schools to structure their work experience programme • The impact of social mobility cold spots on youth unemployment • The changing face of qualifications - T Levels, those who will have missed school/exams • Virtual work-readiness programmes Sign up to REC

The Good Care Group were well placed to switch to digital recruitment after a review of processes in 2018 had already led them to doing more online, including candidate interviews. Good Recruitment Collective (GRC) signatory and The Good Care Group's Head of Recruitment Marketing Tine Norling shares her experience of doing more online to help candidates get into work. Some of the key takeaways from Tine’s reflections about the Good Care Group’s approach to recruiting live-in carers are as follows: • Think about how your candidate pool has changed and what their needs are • Adapt strategies to deal with lack of access to labour from outside the UK if you have relied on that workforce group before • Hold candidate events online and invite people in existing placements to the events so potential candidates can get a sense of the work involved from a first-hand account • Maintain high standards in your service delivery and safety standards – this is part of your employer brand Sign up to REC2020 - REC's first

When COVID-19 hit, business priorities shifted. Survival took priority for many, and the candidate experience got lost in the midst of need for speed - recruiting in retail and health for example. Candidate experience is back on the agenda as businesses’ hiring intentions are slowly improving. But as consultants to your clients, how can agency recruiters step in to help their clients improve the candidate experience? We were joined by Steve Bernard, Founder of Connectwell, and a Good Recruitment Collective (GRC) signatory to share his advice for agencies and clients on: • Shifting perceptions about candidate experience • How recruitment agencies can help clients struggling with candidate experience • The role of recruiters in providing professional advocacy to the candidates • Advice for employers on candidate experience management Sign up to REC2020 - REC's first free virtual gathering on 8 September. www.rec.uk.com/rec2020 Download our COVID-19 - Essential business lessons for recruitment leaders digi

Join REC CEO Neil Carberry in discussion with Charles Cameron Chief Executive of RCSA Australia and New Zealand, and fellow Board Member at the World Employment Confederation. Their conversation explores the impact of COVID-19 on the UK and Australian labour markets, recovery strategies, and how recruiters can bounce back. You'll hear about: • The future of the recruitment industry • How recruiters need to reform to meet the shifting client needs • How the WFH element will change as businesses look to engage more staff • Similarities and differences between the government schemes in the UK and Australia Sign up to REC2020 - REC's first free virtual gathering on 8 September. www.rec.uk.com/rec2020 Download our COVID-19 - Essential business lessons for recruitment leaders digital guide for free here: www.rec.uk.com/recruiters/busine…id-19-recruitment For up-to-the-minute COVID-19 updates and practical guidance, visit our COVID-19 hub at www.rec.uk.com/covid19

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a crisis on a truly global scale. We want to explore the impact outside the UK to see if there are any lessons we can learn and/or opportunities for greater collaboration internationally, particularly with our European neighbours. We were joined by Bettina Schaller, Director Group Public Affairs at Adecco Group and President of the World Employment Confederation Europe, and John Nurthen, Executive Director of Global Research, at Staffing Industry Analysts to discuss: • The latest market intelligence including the economic and jobs market impact from international and European regions • What recovery looks like for different sectors across the globe • Examples of successful recruitment businesses that were founded at the height of a crisis • Importance of well-regulated flexible working • Predictions for what to expect in the coming months • Sources of lessons and inspiration for recruitment businesses Sign up to REC2020 - REC's first free virtual gathering on 8 September. h

How did two major sectors - healthcare and logistics - react to the crisis to keep the nation moving and lead the recovery? We were joined by two seniors executives from UKICS, one of the largest providers of healthcare, life sciences and social care staffing solutions, and Staffline, the biggest recruiter in the UK and Ireland to discuss how they navigated the crisis, strengthened their working relationships with clients and managed their people to put them on the road to recovery. You'll hear Mike Barnard, CEO of UK Independent Clinical Services (ICS), and Frank Atkinson, Group Managing Director of Staffline, discuss: • Their lessons in managing client relationships during the crisis • Challenges they faced with candidate screening and selection, and innovations that made it seamless • Shifts in leadership styles in driving change • Lessons from the crisis that have opened up new growth opportunities • What flexible working looks like going forward • How ICS and Staffline are planning their return to wor

Join Low Pay Commission Secretary David Massey as he talks about the shifts in the national living wage during the crisis, and the trends to look out for as we transition out of the furlough scheme in October. You'll hear about: • LPC's role in supporting government policy and regulation • An overview of National Living Wage in comparison to National Minimum Wage • Sectoral trends in pay during the crisis that can inform your business next steps • Impact of minimum wage changes on the younger demographic • Advice for business owners on where to get more guidance on pay Download our COVID-19 - Essential business lessons for recruitment leaders digital guide for free here: https://www.rec.uk.com/recruiters/business-support/covid-19-recruitment For up-to-the-minute COVID-19 updates and practical guidance, visit our COVID-19 hub at www.rec.uk.com/covid19 Audio track: www.bensound.com/

"You've got to crack down on bad practice." A crisis is no excuse to lose sight of standards and compliance. Interim Director of Labour Market Enforcement Matthew Taylor joined our latest podcast to discuss his work, the role of compliance in the labour market, and what firms need to do to step up and make good work happen. You'll hear about: • What 'good' looks like for a firm operating in this new world • The role of regulators in making good work happen • Factors obstructing the proper enforcement of compliance • Advice for recruitment leaders on getting it right with good work and compliance Download our COVID-19 - Essential business lessons for recruitment leaders digital guide for free here: https://www.rec.uk.com/recruiters/business-support/covid-19-recruitment For up-to-the-minute COVID-19 updates and practical guidance, visit our COVID-19 hub at www.rec.uk.com/covid19 Audio track: www.bensound.com/

"The vast majority of our members have managed to support supply teachers through furlough or otherwise during this time which is incredible given the pressures on them, and they've done it despite it being a significant cost to them." REC members have been at the forefront of driving best practices and innovation since the advent of this crisis. REC's Director of Sales and Marketing Kate Shoesmith and Director of Campaigns and Policy Tom Hadley bring together the latest insights and sentiments from REC members on how they've been helping their clients and staff during the crisis. We also bring you some important policy updates from the healthcare and education sectors. So, tune in to hear: • The latest on Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) support • Recent developments in the healthcare and education sectors • How REC members are helping their clients in the education and healthcare sectors • An overview of REC's collaboration with DWP to support job seekers and the industry • Big lessons from REC members on pr

What is your long-term business outlook post-COVID-19? If you're planning to take your business overseas or exit the market, our business partner KPMG can guide you. We were joined by two senior directors from KPMG, Neil McManus who leads the London M&A team, and Shashi Prashad, Tax Director for Private Enterprises, to share the business advice they're offering their clients in recruitment, and common pitfalls to look out for based on recent experiences. You'll hear about: • Big trends in the M&A market following COVID-19 • What buyers are looking for when they assess recruitment businesses • What businesses should be doing to boost shareholder value • Key considerations for business leaders preparing for exit in 6/12/18 months • Essential tax advice for businesses going global or taking the road to exit • Advice for businesses thinking about their long-term finance and ownership structure For up-to-the-minute COVID-19 updates and practical guidance, visit our COVID-19 hub at www.rec.uk.com/covid19 Aud

"Change will have to happen in a lot of companies and focusing on the wellbeing of your people as they go through that change is important." As businesses gear up to navigate change, the impact of that will be significant on employees. As a business leader, how can you prepare for this transformation and ensure you are seen to be doing the right thing during a crisis? We were joined by Susan Clews from workplace experts Acas to share her advice and guidance for businesses around: • Refining your leadership style for change • Managing staff feedback and engagement • Building and maintaining trust while working remotely • Looking after your employee's wellbeing throughout the transformation • Advice on navigating difficult territory in the upcoming months For up-to-the-minute COVID-19 updates and practical guidance, visit our COVID-19 hub at www.rec.uk.com/covid19 For advice on a range of workplace issues from redundancies to mental health, visit Acas at www.acas.org.uk/ or get in touch with their advisors

"One of the biggest challenges members are flagging are still around skills and staff shortages and looking ahead." REC's Director of Policy and Campaigns provides an inside track of the latest from REC members as he shares his findings and key messages from our recent virtual discussions, recruitment industry reports and our work with key stakeholders, as we slowly prepare for a post-lockdown phase. There are plenty of takeaways for recruitment leaders preparing their businesses for the new normal. Tune in and hear about: • How businesses are responding to the new norm • The biggest challenges members are flagging as we prepare for post-crisis • Post-lockdown priorities of REC members • The significance of data and research in leading strategic conversations with clients • The latest labour market outlook from across the UK • Advice for recruitment businesses on raising profiles and amplifying your voice For up-to-the-minute COVID-19 updates and practical guidance, visit our COVID-19 hub at www.rec.uk.com

Mental health expert Joanne Quinn talks through how to take care of mental health in the workplace for individuals. Visit [www.rec.uk.com/mental-health] [copy/paste URL] for more mental health resources.

Unemployment is rising. The latest reports from The Institute of Employment Studies show the fastest rise in 'claimant' unemployment since 1947 - an increase by 70%. What are some of the imminent post-lockdown employment challenges, and what does the government need to do to limit the threat of mass unemployment? We were joined by the Director of The Institute of Employment Studies Tony Wilson to discuss exactly this. Tune in to the latest episode of Neil Carberry's podcast with Tony Wilson where they'll cover: • The role of the UK recruitment industry in tackling unemployment in the months ahead • Post-lockdown employment challenges • What governments need to do to limit the threat of mass unemployment For up-to-the-minute COVID-19 updates and practical guidance, visit our COVID-19 hub at www.rec.uk.com/covid19 Audio track: www.bensound.com/

Mental health expert Joanne Quinn talks through how to take care of mental health in the workplace for leaders. Visit [www.rec.uk.com/mental-health] [copy/paste URL] for more mental health resources.

Mental health expert Joanne Quinn talks through how to take care of mental health in the workplace for managers. Visit [www.rec.uk.com/mental-health] [copy/paste URL] for more mental health resources.

Mental health expert Joanne Quinn talks through how to take care of mental health in the workplace for managers. Visit [www.rec.uk.com/mental-health] [copy/paste URL] for more mental health resources.

Mental health expert Joanne Quinn talks through how to take care of mental health in the workplace for individuals. Visit [www.rec.uk.com/mental-health] [copy/paste URL] for more mental health resources.