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
Latest Industry News
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 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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Welcome to the January edition of the Encore Engage. This magazine is read by 15,000+ recruiters every month! This Month's Business Round-Up
Envisage Group has bought the CPP manufacturing division of CPP Global Holdings for undisclosed terms, saving about 120 jobs at its Coventry-based automotive engineering business.
Envisage Group, 12 Herald Way, Coventry, CV3 2NY
Tel: 024 76442777
www.envisagegroupltd.com
National Hickman is creating up to 30 jobs at its timber factory in Wolverhampton, in order to increase production of panelised roofs.
National Hickman, Sutherland Ave, Bilston Rd, Wolverhampton, WV2 2JQ
Tel: 01902 352535
www.nationalhickman.co.uk
Wyndeham Group is to shed up to 86 of the 300 jobs at its Wyndeham Heron printing plant at Heybridge in Essex.
Wyndeham Press, Fleet Hse, 8 New Bridge St, London, EC4V 6AL
Tel: 020 78221830
www.wyndeham.co.uk
Universal Beverages is considering plans to shed up to 20 jobs at its drinks production plant in Ledbury.
Universal Beverages, Little Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2JT
Tel: 01531 633200
www.universalbeverages.co.uk
Tulip is to close its Tranfoods meat processing plant in Birkenhead with the loss of 214 jobs, in order to transfer production to King's Lynn or Bodmin.
Tulip UK, Seton House, Gallows Hill, Warwick, CV34 6DA
Tel: 01926 475680
www.tulipltd.co.uk
Entertainment Magpie is to set up a 100,000 sq ft warehouse at Hazel Grove in Stockport, with the creation of 100 jobs.
Entertainment Magpie, Black & White House, Hulley Rd, Macclesfield, SK10 2AF
Tel: 0870 4951283
www.musicmagpie.co.uk
Arla Foods is to open a new dairy products depot in Bellshill in March, with the creation of an unspecified number of jobs.
Arla Foods, 4 Savannah Way, Leeds Valley Park, Leeds, LS10 1AB
Tel: 0113 3827000
www.arla.com
PZ Cussons is to acquire the Fudge hair care brand from Sabre Group of Australia for £25m.
PZ Cussons, 3500 Aviator Way, Manchester, M22 5TG
www.pzcussons.co.uk
Schuh is looking to double the size of its chain of footwear stores to 120, including up to six new sites in 2012.
Schuh, 1 Neilson Square, Deans Ind Est, Livingston, EH54 8RQ
Tel: 0845 3072484
www.schuh.co.uk
Tangerine Confectionery has bought the Smith Kendon and York Fruits confectionery brands from Lancaster-based Smith Kendon.
Tangerine Confectionery, Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4NQ
Tel: 01253 761201
www.tangerineuk.net
Faccenda is seeking permission to extend its chicken processing plant in Telford by 145,000 sq ft, with the creation of 350 jobs.
Faccenda, Willow Road, Brackley, NN13 7EX
Tel: 01280 703641
www.faccenda.co.uk
CPP Global Holdings has won permission to develop a 109,000 sq ft Jensen Interceptor car factory at the former Jaguar site in Coventry, with the creation of about 200 jobs.
CPP Global Holdings, Wheler Rd, Seven Stars Est, Coventry, CV3 4LB
www.cpp-uk.com
Supergroup has identified three potential sites in Gloucestershire for a new 400,000 sq ft fashion distribution centre.
Supergroup, Unit 61, The Runnings, Cheltenham, GL51 9NW
www.superdry.co.uk
Accenture is to relocate its Newcastle-based outsourcing delivery centre and up to 250 staff to a 30,000 sq ft office at Cobalt Park.
Accenture, 1 Plantation Place, 30 Fenchurch St, London, EC3M 3BD
Tel: 020 78444000
www.accenture.com
