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Taking control of temporary agency labour spend

Submitted by sshames on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 10:40

Managing temporary agency labour spend is never easy.  Indirect costs need to be considered along with those of a direct nature when gathering marketplace spend data.  Implementing effective recruitment agency management strategies is paramount in an economy that is still struggling with recession and sustainability issues to prevent even further businesses going into administration.

Key steps to managing agency labour supply

Submitted by sshames on Fri, 08/07/2011 - 14:38

Recruitment agencies are responsible for selecting and providing temporary agency workers that are the most appropriate candidates for the job.  

Organisations need to involve all relevant departments when determining which recruitment agencies will appear on their panel list of preferred agencies rather than the head office being the sole decision maker.  Detailed input from operations, procurement, finance and HR will all need to be obtained when considering which agencies are best placed to supply agency labour.

The importance of recruitment agency management

Submitted by sshames on Fri, 08/07/2011 - 09:54

The recruitment industry is both highly fragmented and unregulated, this means temporary agency workers are provided by multiple agencies with varying business terms and quality standards across numerous locations.  Successful recruitment agency management is essential for organisations using temporary agency labour.  Inefficient management of recruitment agencies can result in poor quality spend, legal exposure and limited control over ongoing agency performance.

Margins and rate standardisation made easy

Submitted by sshames on Thu, 07/07/2011 - 13:01

Market-driven pay averages for specific jobs are an essential element for consideration when it comes to recruitment agency management.  The job-specific margins, like the pay rate, will also need to be balanced in relation to industry trends. A margin that is too low will invite poor quality suppliers, whilst a margin that is too high is likely to attract the more unscrupulous agencies.

Adhering to legal temp requirements

Submitted by sshames on Thu, 07/07/2011 - 09:08

An essential component of managing temporary agen­cy recruitment spend boils down to keeping on top of incoming legislation when outsourcing recruitment. de Poel helps set up the implementation of the formal terms and manage the relationships between businesses and their suppliers.  Adhering to legal requirements can only be achieved through the development of a two-way communication process which clarifies employer and agency responsibilities.

Effective recruitment agency management

Submitted by sshames on Wed, 06/07/2011 - 13:43

As businesses strive to become leaner and fitter, more and more emphasis is being placed on recruitment agency management. Site specific operations, skill-set requirements, market and geographical dynamics are just some of the many elements to consider during the management of recruitment agencies. de Poel empowers organisations with where, how and why workers are being allocated, resulting in maximised existing resource and operational effectiveness as well efficient future budgeting.

Managing temporary agency labour spend efficiently

Submitted by sshames on Tue, 05/07/2011 - 15:21

Many firms are unaware as to what they are spending on temporary agency labour, where it is being allocated or how costs are being calculated.  de Poel allow businesses of all sizes to analyse and manage temporary agency labour spend through the revelation of visibility and con­trol of costs at all levels.

Temporary agency labour solutions for large firms

Submitted by sshames on Mon, 04/07/2011 - 10:21

de Poel also cater for large firms who use a large amount of temporary agency workers to supplement their work­force in response to seasonal and market shifts. Despite regularly planning for taking on extra staff to cope with increased demand firms still incur extra avoidable costs through additional administration, legal compliance and supplier performance costs.

Changes to Employers National Insurance contributions

Submitted by sshames on Mon, 23/05/2011 - 10:47

de Poel has produced an overview in response to the 1% increase to National Insurance contributions.  As from 6th April 2011, the weekly contribution rate now stands at 13.8% per employee. This measure has been brought in as an attempt to stabilise the economy.

AWR Guidance Notes

Submitted by Claire Doherty on Mon, 16/05/2011 - 13:49

The BIS has published the final guidelines on the Agency Workers Regulations. The guidelines vary very little from the draft publish last month, with mostly just tweaks to clarify wording.  In a statement Employment Relations Minister Ed Davey said: “The agency sector is a key part of the UK’s flexible labour market.  It provides the flexibility needed for employers to meet surges in demand, cover temporary absences or cope with seasonal fluctuations and provides a route into employment for thousands of individuals.

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