Recruitment Watch - July 2011

Welcome

Welcome to the July 2011 edition of Mishcon de Reya's Recruitment Watch, prepared by the Firm's Recruitment Services Group. Its aim is to provide those involved in the recruitment sector with a snapshot of what has been happening in the world of recruitment in the last month.

News

Trends/Practice

In research conducted by Eversheds, 1 in 6 companies admitted that they will sack temporary workers after 11 weeks to avoid giving them the same pay and holiday as permanent staff when the Agency Workers Regulations come into force.
Louisa Peacock, The Daily Telegraph, 9 June 2011

A survey by de Poel has found that 40% of companies have not started any preparation for the introduction of the Agency Workers Regulations on 1 October 2011.
David Prosser, The Independent, 6 June 2011

The Institute of Recruiters, a new professional body for recruiters, launched on 1 June 2011.
Colin Cottell, Recruiter, 1 June 2011

Companies

The Capita Group has acquired Team24 for a consideration, on a cash free, debt free basis, of £24m plus up to a further £2m depending on profit performance in the year to 31 March 2012.
Recruiter, 15 June 2011

Nurture People, previously known as Connect Group Consulting, has acquired Makoto ERP and Ellen Webb.
Recruiter, 15 June 2011

HB Human Capital has acquired The Synergy Group.
Recruiter, 15 June 2011

Core Projects & Technologies has acquired ITN Mark Education, which supplies teachers to primary and secondary schools, in a £13m deal.
Recruitment Consultant, June 2011

Legislation

The final guidance on the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 has been published by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and is available on the Department’s website.

Mishcon de Reya

Mishcon de Reya's Recruitment Watch is published by the Recruitment Services Group of Mishcon de Reya Solicitors who were established to meet the demands of their clients within the recruitment sector. The Group is made up of cross departmental specialist lawyers who are able to meet the diverse legal needs of the recruitment industry, with wide and varied experience within the sector and who have a proven track record in being able to meet the growing demand for a one-stop service amongst their recruitment clients.