What should remote leadership look like? Hear James Reed, Chairman of The Reed Group share his leadership lessons including what today's leaders should be doing now to become a future-focused people's leader. James kicks off his discussion with Neil Carberry with Reed's latest labour market insights while adding his own findings on where our economy is headed which hints on his optimism about our industry in the coming months. Listen to this discussion to take away some important lessons on: • W...
Sep 15, 2020•32 min
Many recruiters have been through a tough time but as we move forward there is also clarity emerging around how to build back better and use the current circumstances to innovate and do things differently. This episode asks Richard Bradley, Managing Director UK & Ireland from Kelly Services and Richard Vickers, Chief Executive Officer from Search Consultancy what opportunities they see and what the government can do to help the labour market. Both Richards were clear on the importance of the...
Sep 09, 2020•29 min
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...
Sep 01, 2020•27 min
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 a...
Aug 25, 2020•34 min
"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 worki...
Aug 18, 2020•27 min
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 follow...
Aug 11, 2020•26 min
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...
Aug 04, 2020•30 min
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 l...
Jul 28, 2020•44 min
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 discus...
Jul 21, 2020•43 min
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 ...
Jul 14, 2020•35 min
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 de...
Jul 07, 2020•31 min
"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 enforc...
Jul 03, 2020•33 min
"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 ...
Jun 26, 2020•27 min
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 th...
Jun 23, 2020•26 min
"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...
Jun 19, 2020•23 min
"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 nor...
Jun 16, 2020•23 min
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.
Jun 15, 2020•12 min
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 wher...
Jun 12, 2020•26 min
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.
Jun 10, 2020•18 min
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.
Jun 10, 2020•7 min
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.
Jun 10, 2020•13 min
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.
Jun 10, 2020•8 min
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 b...
Jun 09, 2020•29 min
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.
Jun 08, 2020•42 sec
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.
Jun 08, 2020•1 min
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 ...
Jun 05, 2020•33 min
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.
Jun 03, 2020•52 sec
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. • Ap...
Jun 02, 2020•23 min
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...
May 29, 2020•34 min
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 ...
May 22, 2020•31 min
