Rec Scale Up Podcast

Hear World Employment Confederation's (WEC) Managing Director Denis Pennel share his insights and observations on how recruitment industries from across the world responded to the COVID-19 crisis including: • Examples of new initiatives that came into effect as part of the COVID-19 response • Recruitment industry's role in smoothing the function of the labour market in times of an economic crisis • WEC's agenda around helping us safely resume a more normal form of work • Advice for recruitment business owners and leaders to continue delivering great work 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/

Kinali Patel is a Legal Advisor at the REC. This podcast outlines the changes to annual leave rules (including roll-over) due to new Coronavirus Legislation changes.

Karen Afriyie is a legal advisor at the REC. This video explains the latest rules about flexible working, reduction in working hours, changes to work places, how parents are affected with children at school and working from home.

Nita Clark Director at the Involvement and Participation Association (IPA) which focusses on improving performance through employee engagement talks to Neil Carberry about why it is more important than ever to invest in supporting and developing staff in a crisis. So, tune in to hear • What is to be gained by doing right by your employees In the current crisis • What to aim for In a process where you may have to make people redundant • How you create a culture and environment where staff can be themselves and work to their full potential 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/

Patrick Milnes, a Legal Advisor at the REC, offers guidance on how to manage you and your staff's return to the workplace after lockdown.

This week Neil Carberry is joined by the REC's Head of Legal Support Lorraine Laryea for the latest episode of the Talking Recruitment podcast. They discuss the latest changes announced by the Chancellor to the CJRS scheme and the need to step up calls to reform the government's Statutory Sick Pay support. So, tune in to hear …. • What the changes to the CJRS scheme mean for you over the next few months up until it ends in October - how much employers have to contribute until then and when. • Apart from the Covid - 19 crisis what are REC members asking for legal advice on? Issues around the Key Information Document and other legislative changes made in April requiring compliance are still in sharp focus. • What does the government need to do to ensure the temporary labour market is ready to bounce back into action to support the economy as it gets back on its feet. 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.co

This week, the REC's CEO Neil Carberry is joined by two senior members of HSBC UK's corporate banking team, providing an inside track of how they've been helping their clients across different sectors and countries. You'll hear about: • how businesses have responded at different stages of the crisis • key trends HSBC have been observing from businesses of different sizes and types • The demand from clients over recent months • What recruitment businesses need to know when approaching their banks for support • The support HSBC are offering to clients in the recruitment sector 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/

So far in our series, we've discussed everything from crisis management and government policies to mental health and labour market trends. This time we are excited to have Ruth Penfold of Launchpad join us to bring a different aspect of leadership into the mix - one that's crucial for recovery - people and culture. So, tune in to hear all about how Launchpad: • Adapted their approach to managing people in the light of COVID-19 • Introduced new initiatives to continue their cultural growth while being dispersed • Approached people development (both internally and externally) • Are planning for the future working world You'll hear terms like culture squad, and festival of culture, which we think will inspire you to plan your strategy as you navigate the road to recovery. 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/

Jane O'Shea provides an introduction to redundancy processes, payments, consultation, warnings and the furlough scheme.

Bunmi Adefuye, REC Senior Solicitor, explains supply teacher pay during school holidays. The Procurement Policy Notice and how teachers could get paid whilst on Furlough.

In our latest episode, Recruiter's DeeDee Doke joins Neil Carberry to share her observations on what's going on in the industry, how businesses are responding and trends we can expect to see on the path ahead. During this chat, you'll hear: • Examples of good work where the industry has come together for the greater good • What recruiters are focusing on now as they prepare for a post-lockdown world • Key trends and changes you can anticipate on the road to recovery • What recruiters can do now to seize opportunities to drive their business forward 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/

In our latest episode, Chief Executive of Resolution Foundation Torsten Bell shares some of the key labour market trends they've been tracking and predictions for what recovery will look like across sectors and its impact on the population at different life stages. You'll hear about: • Big trends on how the jobs market is reacting to the COVID-19 crisis • What we can expect to see in the next six, nine, twelve months in the labour market • Sectoral trends we'll see on our road to normality • How the COVID-19 crisis has impacted and will impact the unemployed, self-employed and young people entering the jobs market • How to pace recovery by sectors and find a safe strategy to prevent a deeper recession • How recovery from the current recession compares with previous recessions Head to https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/ for more insights and reports on labour market trends. 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.ben

Emma Clapham, a Legal Advisor at the REC covers COVID-19, Coronavirus, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Shielding, Self-Isolating and the Job Retention Scheme.

Recorded on 7 May before the Prime Minister's Sunday announcement. So far in our podcast series, Neil Carberry has been in conversation with some of the biggest names in the industry from leadership coaches to recruitment influencers. This episode explores how recruitment businesses are managing the impact of this crisis. We welcomed two of the biggest recruitment firms and REC members Harvey Nash and The Staffing Group to share their stories on how they have weathered the COVID-19 storm so far. You'll hear about: • How leaders Bev White (CEO of Harvey Nash) and Jeremy McGrail (Co-Founder of The Staffing Group) responded to the crisis from the start • Measures they put in place to protect staff wellbeing • How they are looking after their clients, contractors, and candidates • Using national and global insights to update strategies • Interaction with clients throughout each phase, and how the discussions evolved • Key advice for smaller agencies on navigating each phase and planning ahead For up-to-the

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Week 7 in lockdown, and we are slowly seeing signs of the economy opening up, but there are a number of things businesses need to consider before they can confidently bring their people and business back to some semblance of normality. REC CEO, Neil Carberry and REC Director of Campaigns and Policy Tom Hadley, get together for a discussion on what the next phase of the crisis - returning to 'normality' might look like. Tune in as they discuss: • The latest updates on what the government and the REC are doing to prepare recruiters for the next phase. • Advice for members in the healthcare and education sectors around the latest government support schemes • What to do before bringing employees back to work • How the 'opening up' phase will play out across different sectors 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/

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"At the heart of what leaders need to build in a crisis is trust, and that's a challenging thing to navigate when we ourselves are not sure about what the future will bring." Penny de Valk, Leadership Coach As we start looking into a post-COVID-19 world, it's time for leaders to start thinking about taking your people with you on the journey ahead. Where do you get started, what leadership traits do you need to demonstrate to build trust and showcase authenticity? How do you look after yourself and your people on the road ahead? In our latest podcast, renowned leadership coach and mentor Penny de Valk joins Neil to share her wisdom and guidance for leaders around crisis leadership and managing the transition as we prepare for a post-COVID-19 world. You'll hear about: • How crisis leadership is different? • Advice for leaders on looking after yourself • Advice for leaders on looking after your people • Building personal resilience • How this disruption has impacted our focus on diversity and inclusion?

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CBI's Chief Economist Rain Newton-Smith joins our latest podcast to share some of the macroeconomic trends she has been monitoring during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. In this episode, Rain and Neil: • explores the key challenges we face now and the extent to which government schemes addresses these challenges, • examines the main differences between the current recession (led by a health crisis) and The Great Recession (originated in the financial system) • takes stock of some of the fundamental economic changes we'll see post-crisis including long-term trends such as the future of working (from home), and the environmental impact of our new normal. 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/