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The Biggest Threat to Recruitment Since AWR? With Adrian Marlowe & Theresa Mimnagh of Lawspeed

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Nitin speaks with Adrian Marlowe and Theresa Mimnagh from Lawspeed about the Government's proposed Guaranteed Hours consultation and its potential impact on the recruitment industry. The discussion examines the proposal requiring hirers to offer agency workers direct contracts after a reference period of 12 weeks, and explores the far-reaching consequences for temporary staffing, contract recruitment, and workforce flexibility.

Adrian and Theresa outline their concerns about how this could reshape recruitment business models, compliance requirements, and commercial structures. They discuss the unintended consequences policymakers may not have fully considered, including effects on SMEs, large employers, and hiring costs, whilst highlighting how the recruitment industry can influence the consultation before legislation is finalised.

Key takeaways

  • The proposed guaranteed hours requirement could represent the biggest recruitment industry change since the Agency Workers Regulations
  • Agencies may need to rethink commercial models and pricing structures in response to direct contract obligations
  • The consultation poses risks around compliance costs, transfer fees, and employment tribunal claims for recruitment businesses
  • Workforce flexibility and temporary staffing models could face significant disruption under the new proposals
  • Recruitment businesses can participate in the consultation to influence the legislation before finalisation

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