Welcome to the December edition of the Encore Engage, which is dispatched to over 15,000 recruiters each month.

Happy New Year to you all, this month we cover the changes to Employment Tribunals, what Employment Law changes to expect in 2012 and the impact from the Agency Workers Regulations.

This newsletter is designed to keep you updated with industry news, business round-up and local jobs. If you have any feedback please feel free to email me or call Phil on 01162423652.

I hope you find the newsletter a useful resource. For more information on what Encore Personnel can do for your business take a look at our online brochure

Phil Tilt
Encore Personnel

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EMP Tribunal Employment Tribunal reform: next steps and other measures

The Government has announced a number of measures aimed at resolving disputes more quickly, reducing the pressure on the employment tribunal system and saving costs for employers and the taxpayer.

Read More Source: Eversheds
employment law Employment Law: What to expect in 2012

Employment law is a rapidly changing area. This year alone, we have seen radical reforms to the rights of agency workers, the abolition of the default retirement age, and the Bribery Act 2010 come into effect.

Read More Source: Ashfords Solicitors
Movember Encore raise over £2500 for Charity

Encore Personnel recently took part in Movember, growing Moustaches for November, with all proceeds going to Prostate Cancer.

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Law Books Hammer Agency Workers Regulations: Anti Avoidance Measures unmasked

It has been estimated that implementing the Agency Workers Regulations 2010, which came into force on 1 October 2011, will cost UK business a total of £1.8 billion.

Read More Source: HR Zone
Top 10 The Ten Most Annoying Management Terms Of 2011

As 2011 has come to an end and we have left another year of mayhem behind us, with it came a realisation that even if the financial industry is suffering,

Read More Source: Business Insider
Job Market Jobs in 2012 - A recruitment industry perspective

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has today predicted that the jobs market in 2012 will continue to deteriorate.

Read More Source: the REC
Balance Scales Agency workers: A delicate balance

On Christmas Eve the first tranche of agency workers completing 12 weeks in an assignment became entitled to the same pay and conditions as permanent employees doing similar work.

Read More Source: People Management
Car Manufacturing SMMT reports on a strong year for the UK automotive industry

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has named 2011 a step-change year for the industry.

Read More Source: The Engineer
Increase Headcount Demand for agency staff remains strong and is up on last year

The latest data shows that demand for temporary staff over the past month has remained stable and is up on the same time last year despite new regulations on agency work coming into force in October.

Read More Source: The REC
Cogs Manufacturing 2011 in numbers

Listed below is an overview of the UK's manufacturing industry in numbers

Read More Source: The Manufacturer
Flags Despite record unemployment figures many UK employers are finding it difficult to recruit British

According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Britain’s failing schools are 'forcing UK firms to choose foreign workers' who are hard working, punctual and have a more positive attitude.

Read More Source: Recruitment International