Rec Scale Up Podcast

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.

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