REC Legal FAQ: The redundancy process and furlough scheme
Jane O'Shea provides an introduction to redundancy processes, payments, consultation, warnings and the furlough scheme.
May 21, 2020•1 min
Talking Recruitment
A regular podcast featuring the leading thinkers from across the recruitment and business world, in conversation with REC Chief Executive Neil Carberry.
*The views expressed by guests on the REC's Talking Recruitment podcast are not those of the REC and reflect the individual's personal opinions.
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REC Legal FAQ: Supply Teachers & Procurement Policy Notice
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.
May 20, 2020•2 min
Ep 16: How is the recruitment industry coping with COVID-19 ft Recruiter's DeeDee Doke
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 ...
May 19, 2020•24 min
Ep 15: Path of the labour market recovery ft Torsten Bell
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...
May 15, 2020•28 min
REC Legal FAQ: Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
Emma Clapham, a Legal Advisor at the REC covers COVID-19, Coronavirus, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Shielding, Self-Isolating and the Job Retention Scheme.
May 14, 2020•1 min
Ep 14: Weathering the COVID-19 storm - Lessons from Harvey Nash and The Staffing Group
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....
May 12, 2020•26 min
Mental Well-being at Home -7- Mastery
Listen to the seventh podcast in our series about Mental well-being at home: Mastery. In collaboration with BradleyPlacks of To Augment and Chris Allan, mental health trainer. Visit www.rec.uk.com/mental-health (copy/paste the URL) for more mental health resources.
May 06, 2020•4 min
Ep 13: What does getting back to normality post-lockdown mean and entail?
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 ...
May 05, 2020•25 min
Mental Well-being at Home -6- Endurance
Listen to the sixth podcast in our series about Mental well-being at home: Endurance. In collaboration with BradleyPlacks of To Augment and Chris Allan, mental health trainer. Visit www.rec.uk.com/mental-health (copy/paste the URL) for more mental health resources.
May 04, 2020•3 min
Ep 12: Leadership vs crisis leadership ft Penny de Valk
"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 ...
May 01, 2020•26 min
Mental Well-being at Home -5- Versatility
Listen to the fifth podcast in our series about Mental well-being at home: Versatility. In collaboration with BradleyPlacks of To Augment and Chris Allan, mental health trainer. Visit www.rec.uk.com/mental-health (copy/paste the URL) for more mental health resources.
Apr 29, 2020•3 min
Ep 11: What will the recovery look like ft CBI's Chief Economist Rain Newton-Smith
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...
Apr 28, 2020•24 min
Mental Well-being at Home -4- Positivity
Listen to the fourth podcast in our series about Mental well-being at home: Positivity. In collaboration with BradleyPlacks of To Augment and Chris Allan, mental health trainer. Visit www.rec.uk.com/mental-health (copy/paste the URL) for more mental health resources.
Apr 27, 2020•3 min
Ep 10: What the future looks like for recruiters post-COVID-19 ft Hung Lee
"Recruiters are very resilient, we're used to change, we're used to playing a fairly high-risk type of business and pivoting quickly, these are in the DNA of any decent recruitment business." In our latest COVID-19 podcast, we're joined by one of the famed influencers from our industry - Hung Lee who heads the leading industry newsletter Recruiting Brainfood. Tune into Hung's thought-provoking discussion with Neil where Hung shares • some of the key trends he's been observing in the recruitment ...
Apr 24, 2020•18 min
Mental Well-being at Home -3- Mindset
Listen to the third podcast in our series about Mental well-being at home: Mindset. In collaboration with BradleyPlacks of To Augment and Chris Allan, mental health trainer. Visit www.rec.uk.com/mental-health (copy/paste the URL) for more mental health resources.
Apr 22, 2020•3 min
Ep 9: Key trends from the healthcare, education and food sectors
Join Neil Carberry for another episode of our COVID-19 podcast, this time joined by REC's Director of Policy and Campaigns Tom Hadley, and Director of Sales and Marketing Kate Shoesmith to explore: • Key trends we're observing across the healthcare, education and food sectors • How these industries are preparing for 'back to work' and contingencies • What government schemes are available to support recruiters in the responding sectors • Feedback from members on how they're coping with the curren...
Apr 21, 2020•25 min
Ep 8: Guidance on Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
Join Neil Carberry for another episode in our COVID-19 podcast series where he’ll take a detailed look at the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBIL) Scheme with Simon Conington, CEO of BPS World and Chair of the REC Engineering and Technical Sector Group. You’ll hear about: • Three things recruitment businesses should bear in mind when looking at the CBIL Scheme • How to demonstrate viability, serviceability and present a clear case • An overview of the loan approval process, and • Tips o...
Apr 17, 2020•20 min
Mental Well-being at Home -2- Confidence
Listen to the first podcast in our series about Mental well-being at home: Working From Home. In collaboration with BradleyPlacks of To Augment and Chris Allan, mental health trainer. Visit www.rec.uk.com/mental-health (copy/paste the URL) for more mental health resources.
Apr 17, 2020•3 min
Mental well-being at home -1- working from home
Listen to the first podcast in our series about Mental well-being at home: Working From Home. In collaboration with BradleyPlacks of To Augment and Chris Allan, mental health trainer. Visit www.rec.uk.com/mental-health (copy/paste the URL) for more mental health resources.
Apr 15, 2020•5 min
Ep 7: Key messages from the big Coronavirus schemes
In this week's episode, Neil Carberry is joined by REC's Director of Policy and Campaigns Tom Hadley where they discuss the recent updates and announcements around the big schemes including: • Job Retention Scheme (furlough scheme portal) • Local authority grant schemes • Insolvency regime • Business rates The discussion also looks further into the role of recruiters during this crisis and practical advice for brand building. For more COVID-19 guidance and latest updates, visit our COVID-19 hub ...
Apr 14, 2020•20 min
Ep 6: Managing mental health during COVID-19 ft Rhonda D'Ambrosio
In this week’s episode, Neil Carberry is joined by accredited performance coach and Transformation Director of ebenable Rhonda D'Ambrosio to discuss the importance of managing mental health during COVID-19. Rhonda will be sharing some best practice guidance on reacting, adapting and choosing your responses for the new norm, and dives into the importance of social wellbeing across the remote business model. You will also hear some real-life examples of what recruitment business owners are doing t...
Apr 07, 2020•19 min
Ep 5: Big trends in the labour market during COVID-19 ft labour market experts EMSI UK
Join Neil Carberry for yet another episode of our COVID-19 podcast series. Neil is joined by REC’s Director of Sales and Marketing Kate Shoesmith and Emsi UK’s Director of Consulting and Innovation Duncan Brown discussing how COVID-19 is changing our industry. Our experts will delve into the state of the recruitment industry analysing trends by sectors and regions while also sharing some feedback from REC members on what changes they’re experiencing during these testing times. There are lessons ...
Apr 03, 2020•17 min
Ep 4: Job Retention Scheme and all things legal
In the latest episode of our COVID-19 podcast series, Neil Carberry is joined by two legal experts - REC’s Head of Legal Support Lorraine Laryea and Eversheds Sutherland’s Partner and Head of Industrial Relations Marc Meryon - who’ll decode the technicalities around the recently announced Job Retention Scheme and insolvency regime, while also answering the big questions raised by members via the REC legal helpline. Bonus: The podcast will also cover some critical advice for business leaders on m...
Mar 31, 2020•21 min
Ep 3: Crisis management and cash flow ft The Recruitment Network and MH+A
Listen to our latest thought-provoking episode in the COVID-19 response podcast series, where Neil Carberry and our expert speakers, James Osborne, Chairman of The Recruitment Network(TRN), and Matt Hamnett, Founder of MH+A delve into the theme of steering your business in time of a crisis. Throughout the discussion, we’ll look at: • Mindset of a business leader and what’s effective in a situation like now • Principles of crisis management • Reflections on cash flow challenges in the recruitment...
Mar 27, 2020•23 min
Ep 2: Government support package and sectoral updates
In our second episode in the COVID-19 response podcast series, REC's CEO Neil Carberry and Director of Sales and Marketing Kate Shoesmith look at some of the recent developments in the industry including: • Feedback from REC members including most commonly asked questions around COVID-19 • The recently announced Government package • Sectoral differences and what the REC is doing to support members • What happens next - support available for members in the coming weeks. Tune in now!
Mar 24, 2020•17 min
Purpose, performance and wellbeing
In uniquely challenging times, many recruitment business leaders are worried about how they can sustain performance without compromising the wellbeing of their people. In this podcast with guest experts Matt Hamnett and Caroline Rae, we reflect on how leaders can find common cause with their people, change the workplace dynamic, build capability, resilience …and performance.
Mar 23, 2020•48 min
Ep 1: Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), wellbeing and working from home
Introducing our new, regular podcast: keeping you up to date on the latest issues affecting the recruitment industry. In this episode: SSP, staff wellbeing and working from home policies.
Mar 19, 2020•16 min
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