COVID-19: Podcast, webinars and resources to support your business

• Our comms team have created a guide to help members deal with crisis comms and managing journalists. To request the guide, contact Director of Sales and Marketing, Kate Shoesmith, or Head of Communications, Shazia Ejaz

• The Information Commissioner’s Office has created a Coronavirus hub on their website to help businesses and individuals navigate data protection during the pandemic - find it here. 

(07.10.20) In collaboration with Randstad, The Adecco Group, and ManpowerGroup, we have produced an overview of around 80+ measures, which can support the development of COVID-19 protocols. These measures can be freely used by businesses across their own industries to create their own tailored protocols. Tailored guides are available for the UK, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

(15.09.20) As some of the earlier lockdown measures are eased and businesses are returning to work, there many questions about how to manage health and safety issues relating to coronavirus.

We have put together: 

• a summary of the requirements reflecting joint obligations that client and agencies have, to ensure the health and safety of agency workers
   
• a more comprehensive guide for recruiters, covering many of the questions relating to health and safety and including links to useful resources. This is a member-only resource.
   
• Additional health & safety questions for hirers and temporary workers

• Temporary homeworking policy - for use during the Coronavirus pandemic 
   
• Eight top tips for working and managing teams remotely (from a seasoned telecommuter) 
   
• ACAS advice for employers and employees
   
• Four ways to reduce your exposure to cyber attacks as a result of remote/home working

• *New - Recruitment Insurance FAQ to guide REC members with insurance-related queries and concerns
• Advice on insuring your business and claims from our business partner Marsh Commercial

• (09.04.20) Press release - Report on Jobs: Recruitment activity falls sharply as COVID-19 pandemic hits the UK - see the press release here.
   
• JobsOutlook data on employer confidence, hiring intentions and much more.  

• REC business partner Howden has created a hub of resources to help employers manage employee wellbeing during the covid-19 crisis, including advice for working parents, dealing with anxiety, and productivity - find it here

• COVID-19 and recruitment - How can recruiters address cash flow worries?
   
• COVID-19 and recruitment - What should recruiters focus on now? Our webinar series to help you prepare. 
   
• The Scale Up Workbook - How to lead, inspire and retain your people – this is all the more important during times of change and upheaval. 

• The Government support package – REC summary