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Adrian Marlowe, Chairman of REC TEAM APSCO ALPS, emphasizes the importance of addressing the major challenges faced by SMEs in 2013 through proactive lobbying strategies. With a blend of legal expertise, commercial experience, and recruitment industry knowledge, the focus is on key issues such as Employment Tribunals, IR35, and social media guidance. Analyzing the dichotomy between big and small businesses, the session delves into the impact of Recruitment Process Outsourcing and the efficacy of self-regulation. The discussion also centers on revisiting Agency Regulations and fostering a level playing field through rule changes. Providing immediate support services and long-term lobbying value, the session aims to empower SMEs by advocating for their interests in the evolving business landscape.
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Why 2013 is important Speaker: Adrian Marlowe - Chairman
AWRAWRGuidanceSocial MediaEmployment TribunalsIR35 and tax avoidancetargeting the issues that really matter
Legal expertise+Commercial experience+Recruitment industry background+Think Tank = Effective proactive lobbying + Quality Support Services
2013 • Big business - consolidation • Small business – competitive conditions Recruitment Process Outsourcing = big business Self regulation – is it working? Big business v small business
2013 • Consultation on Agency Regulations – should they be scrapped? • Should the industry police itself? • To get a level playing field means changing the rules
2013 • Battleground: • Agency Regulations • Agency Workers Regulations • RPO • Employment Tribunal rules • Payment Terms • Accessibility for tenders for SMEs
2013 Support Services = immediate short term support Lobbying Services = long term value Engage with an effective representation group