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Stratagems - January 2012

Submitted by emma on Wed, 01/02/2012 - 09:32

Stratagems covers a wide spectrum of topics, including employment, recruitment, trends, forecasts, hot topics and of course news from de Poel, please feel free to download your copy below.  If, however you would like our printed version please email Shaun Dempsey, sdempsey@depoel.co.uk.

Employment Snapshot December 2011

Submitted by mkendall on Tue, 03/01/2012 - 14:56

Our employment snapshot report is produced on a monthly basis and incorporates our temporary agency labour data within various industry sectors, as well as Government and CIPD data. To be included in the monthly distribution list please email Shaun Dempsey, Marketing Manager, sdempsey@depoel.co.uk

placeability™ supports International Day of Disabled People

Submitted by mkendall on Wed, 07/12/2011 - 16:49

placeability™ was again on the winning team this month, working with Remploy and Making Space to ‘pass on the baton’, at an event aiming to help recruit and aid the disabled and those with long term barriers to work.

The ‘baton’ event was organised to celebrate International Day of Disabled People (IDDP), which is held annually across the world on December 3rd to promote awareness of disability issues, the rights of disabled people and the integration of disabled people into their local communities.

de Poel team face Grim Challenge for charity

Submitted by mkendall on Thu, 24/11/2011 - 10:36

A team from de Poel are gearing up to get thoroughly exhausted and covered in mud…all in the name of charity.

The Original Grim Challenge is an 8-mile off-road run at an Army all-terrain vehicle testing track. This year de Poel Projects Director, David East, Group Head of Sales, Peter Hounsham and Corporate Sales Manager, Graeme Elkin will taking part to raise money for Mencap.

de Poel choose their 2012 charity

Submitted by mkendall on Wed, 23/11/2011 - 15:51

We’re delighted to announce that de Poel has chosen Mencap as our ‘charity of the year’ for 2012.

Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability, supporting people with learning disabilities, their families and carer’s.

de Poel has rapidly expanded this year, now having almost 100 employees on board, most of whom have already been involved with charities, whether it be a sponsored skydive or a 5k jog around the park. 

Agency Workers Regulations: One Month On

Submitted by mkendall on Tue, 22/11/2011 - 10:50

The Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) are now well into their second month and the first 12-week period is fast approaching.

Download our Legal Director, Joe Tully's, AWR update, to find out how we think it's going.

One Month On PG1

Employment Snapshot November 2011

Submitted by mkendall on Fri, 18/11/2011 - 16:43

Our employment snapshot report is produced on a monthly basis and incorporates our temporary agency labour data within various industry sectors, as well as Government and CIPD data. To be included in the monthly distribution list please email Shaun Dempsey, Marketing Manager, sdempsey@depoel.co.uk

de Poel help raise funds for a new dementia service in Manchester

Submitted by mkendall on Wed, 09/11/2011 - 13:44

A team of de Poel staff attended a charity ball in Manchester on Friday (November 4th) to raise vital cash for specialist exercise and rehabilitation facilities for a new dementia care service being built in the city.

de Poel at the CIC Everystep Ball

The CIC Everystep Masquerade Ball and Auction, was held in the beautiful setting of Gorton Monastery, hosted by Robert Powell and with entertainment from X Factor star Laura White.

de Poel climbs the rankings in Top Track 250

Submitted by mkendall on Thu, 27/10/2011 - 15:20

de Poel, the UK’s number one procurer of temporary agency labour, is celebrating a huge leap up the Sunday Times Top Track 250 rankings as one of the biggest mid-market private firms in the UK.

In 2010, de Poel was ranked last year at number 188 in the listings but, this year, the company has shot up a staggering 97 places to 91st, and is listed higher than household names such as Manchester United and McLaren.

AWR: Managing breaks in the qualifying period

Submitted by mkendall on Thu, 27/10/2011 - 10:53

The Agency Workers Regulations came into effect on October 1st 2011. de Poel have updated e-tips® to make it eaiser to keep track of temporary agency workers and remain compliant.

This guide focuses on how to keep track of breaks in the qualifying period.

Stratagems - Autumn 2011

Submitted by mkendall on Tue, 25/10/2011 - 15:15

Stratagems covers a wide spectrum of topics, including employment, recruitment, trends, forecasts, hot topics and of course news from de Poel, please feel free to download your copy below.  If, however you would like our printed version please email Shaun Dempsey, sdempsey@depoel.co.uk.

Employment Snapshot October 2011

Submitted by mkendall on Tue, 18/10/2011 - 12:31

Our employment snapshot report is produced on a monthly basis and incorporates our temporary agency labour data within various industry sectors, as well as Government and CIPD data. To be included in the monthly distribution list please email Shaun Dempsey, Marketing Manager, sdempsey@depoel.co.uk

Another Sunday Times Top Track 250 Award for de Poel

Submitted by mkendall on Mon, 17/10/2011 - 09:18

Last year de Poel made it to 188th in the Sunday Times Top Track 250 Awards and we're pleased to announce that this year we've climbed up to 91st.

The list which is published yearly by The Sunday Times ranks Britain's top 250 mid-market private companies by their turnover over the previous year, from published accounts.  

Growing Business Awards 2011: Company of the Year shortlist announced

Submitted by mkendall on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 12:03

de Poel are pleased to announced we have made the shortlist of the Growing Business Awards 2011: Company of the Year.

Organised by Real Business the category recognises “world-class independent UK companies.”

The award ceremony takes place on November 14th in London. We’ll let you know how we get on!

 

de Poel on the radio

Submitted by mkendall on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 12:40

If you were listening to BBC Radio Five Live on Thursday afternoon, you may have heard de Poel’s CEO Matthew Sanders talking to Shelagh Fogarty about the Agency Workers Regulations.

Matthew discussed the implications and solutions the for both businesses and temporary agency workers themselves, as well as explaining the difference between hiring temps directly and through and agency.

de Poel doubles staff numbers

Submitted by mkendall on Wed, 28/09/2011 - 09:51

The UK’s number one procurer of temporary agency labour, de Poel, has recruited a record number of staff in August to take their overall number of employees to 90.

de Poel, based in Cheshire, has almost doubled its staff count in the last 18 months and is well on track to reach 100 by the end of 2011.

With 10 new members joining the six recruits in July, the company is showing positive progress not only on the balance sheets, but on headcount too.

de Poel in The Guardian

Submitted by mkendall on Mon, 19/09/2011 - 15:49

This weekends Guardian featured a focus article on the Agency Workers Regulations, including a Q&A from de Poel's Legal Director Joe Tully.

When Steven Clarke gave up the comfort of salaried life and started selling his wares on the open market as an IT contractor, he was slap, bang in the middle of the IT bubble. Demand for his skills was at a premium and he pocketed some serious money: "In one month I earned £17,000," he claims.

de Poel in Logistics Manager

Submitted by mkendall on Tue, 13/09/2011 - 14:54

de Poel feature in the editors comment of this months edition of Logistics Manager.

The article discusses how the supply chain will be affected by the Agency Workers Regulations, due to come into force on 1st October.

Download the article below to read more.

Companies do not need to let agency staff go because of the AWR

Submitted by mkendall on Tue, 13/09/2011 - 09:57

Recent reports in the press suggest one in three employers are 'to sack agency workers' before the Agency Workers Regulations 12-week qualifying period. But it doesn’t have to be that way if you manage your temporary agency workers correctly.

de Poel feature in the Financial Director

Submitted by mkendall on Tue, 06/09/2011 - 09:50

de Poel's Legal Director, Joe Tully comments on the financial impact of the Agency Workers Regulations for businesses in the latest issue of Financial Director.

de Poel shortlisted for the national Private Business Awards

Submitted by mkendall on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 11:35

We're delighted to announce that the number one procurer of temporary agency labour has been shortlisted for the High Growth Business of the Year Award along with four other well known companies.
 
The awards, sponsored by accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and HSBC Private Bank, aims to showcase the best private businesses and underline the sector's importance to the UK economy.

Revenue & Customs Brief

Submitted by Claire Doherty on Fri, 02/09/2011 - 15:36

HMRC has issued Revenue & Customs Brief 32/11 to explain its policy following the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) decision in the case of Reed Employment Limited TC01069. The Tribunal held that in providing temporary staff to its clients Reed was supplying introductory services rather than making supplies of staff. Accordingly the company was only liable to account for VAT on the commission element of its charge and not on the overall amount paid by the client, which included the wages paid to the temp and associated National Insurance contributions.

Agency Workers Regulations and the retail sector

Submitted by mkendall on Tue, 23/08/2011 - 09:33

Retail usage of temporary labour has increased by 20.05% in July; an indication that businesses in this sector are trying to cut costs through a flexible workforce with no long-term commitment.

The Business Distress Index indicates 48% of retailers have experienced a fall of sales, with 40% concerned about their debt levels.

The industry is clearly struggling and shows no sign of recovering, as consumers reduce their spending.

Agency Workers Regulations and the waste industry

Submitted by mkendall on Mon, 22/08/2011 - 11:56

Whilst many industries are reducing their employee levels, the Waste Management sector is increasing in size. The Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM) anticipates an increase of 35% of the workforce to 50,000 employees by 2020, a clear signal that the sector is growing.

The industry looks positive in terms of expansion, with an increase in demand for recycling and energy from waste facilities.

Agency Workers Regulations and the logistics sector

Submitted by mkendall on Thu, 18/08/2011 - 10:07

The Logistics sector is expected to face a global skills shortage, with many employees not seeing logistics as an industry of choice.

The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has warned that investment is needed in the sector, as not enough is being spent on the future generation of workers.

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