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Exploring the importance of good work during a crisis with Matthew Taylor
"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…
The latest on how REC members are managing the crisis
"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…
Mergers and acquisitions in recruitment: KPMG’s advice for business owners
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…
Leadership in a time of change ft Susan Clews of Acas
"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…
The latest labour market outlook from across the UK
"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…
How do we stem the wave of increased unemployment?
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…
Doing right by your staff – why it’s more important now than ever
Nita Clarke Director at the Improvement 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…
Legal update: what the latest reforms to the coronavirus job retention scheme mean for recruiters
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…
Working with banks: HSBC’s advice for recruitment businesses
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:…
Aligning your people and culture for recovery – lessons from Launchpad. From bp
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…