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.
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.
Our stats show that the use of temporary agency labour in the UK is continuing to increase. In July, businesses increased its reliance on temporary staff by 21% compared to the same period last year.
In 2010 de Poel, the number one procurer of temporary agency labour in the UK, increased its turnover to £299 million, which represents a 43% year on year increase in comparison to 2009 and company profits for 2010 stood at £2.6m. de Poel have already generated a turnover of £140 million in the first five months of 2011, a 26% upsurge versus the corresponding point last year. The recruitment industry press coverage received was through the Recruiter and
de Poel's Chief Executive, Matthew Sanders appeared in this morning's Daily Mail promoting the multitude of advantages of temporary work. Temping can open up a range of future employment opportunities for all employees especially recent school leavers, students and those looking for a career change. Gaining experience is essential in the current marketplace through taking temporary positions and invaluable towards those looking to progress their careers. Please click on the attachment below to read the 'Temps with an eye on the future' news story.
Fresh de Poel statistics have revealed that 40 per cent of companies have made no arrangements for the impending Agency Workers Regulations. Whereas 60 per cent of firms disapprove of the regulations, which become effective in October 2011. de Poel received press coverage in The Independent, Independent Online, i newspaper and Grapevine.
