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

This month we cover the news that the Agency Workers Regulations has so far not effected the number of temps used, what Employment Law changes to expect in 2012 and new measures announced to help prevent the use of illegal workers.

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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Latest Industry News

Law Books Agency Workers Regulations not hitting use of temporary staff

Figures from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) appear to refute claims that employers will lay off large numbers of temporary workers.

Read More Source: HR Review
employment law Employment Law 2012 - What to Expect

With lots of new legislation due in 2012 we have listed the key dates to keep an eye out for.

Read More Source: Steeles Law
Movember Turnover Increases as Blue Collar Recruitment Agency celebrates 10 years

Leicester based Encore Personnel Services, who have just celebrated their 10th anniversary, have announced their year-end financial results for 2011 with turnover up to £24,918,218, up 11% on 2010.

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Rickey 10 Stupid Things Managers Do To Mess Up Employee Relations

Even the best organizations make mistakes when dealing with employees by messing up their opportunity to create effective, successful, and positive employee relations.

Read More Source: Patricia Knight Blog
Top 10 Online checks to turn up pressure on illegal workers

It will soon be much easier for employers to check whether foreign nationals have the right to work in the UK.

Read More Source: The Recruiter
Parental Leave Increase in parental leave to be postponed by one year

The Government has confirmed that it is to postpone the extension of the right to unpaid parental leave until 2013 due to the ongoing development of its Modern Workplaces policy.

Read More Source: Personnel Today
Stamp Passport Immigration from outside the EU 'linked to UK jobless'

The government's official advisers on migration say there is a link between immigration from outside the European Union and job losses among UK workers.

Read More Source: The BBC
Car Manufacturing UK car production boosted by record exports

Car production in the UK rose by 5.8% in 2011, industry figures show.

Read More Source: The BBC
Cogs SME manufacturing initiative to create 23,000 jobs, claims Government

The Coalition Government claims that a new version of an initiative intended to secure the future of England's beleaguered small and medium-sized manufacturers will create 23,000 new jobs.

Read More Source: HR Zone


Latest Top Candidates

Listed below is a short overview of some of the latest top candidates we have available at Encore Personnel. For more information or to see their CV in full click here or call Adrian Wightman on 0116 2423601

Programme Manager
Supply Chain 3rd Party Logistics
15 Years Experience
Location - North West
Salary Expectations - £80,000 to £85,000 per annum
Warehouse Manager
FMCG
10 Years Experience
Location - Leicester
Salary Expectations - £40,000 to £45,000 per annum
HR Business Partner
Food Production
15 Years Experience
Location - Birmingham
Salary Expectations - £40,000 to £45,000 per annum