AWR 'has not had a negative impact'

The implementation of Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) in the UK has not had the negative impact on the recruitment sector that some people predicted it would, it has been claimed.

Roger Tweedy, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's (REC's) director of research, said the outlook for temporary staff remains encouraging in the UK, even after AWR came into on October 1st.

He explained that the majority of employers have not had to make any changes to their use of agency workers following AWR implementation, which suggests that the impact of the regulations is only being felt in certain specific sectors.

"The data also shows that the vast majority of businesses plan to maintain or increase their use of temporary staff which indicates that flexible working options will continue to provide an important outlet for employers and jobseekers," he added.

In late December, the REC's AWR Monitor, compiled by the organisation's Policy and Professional Services and based on data and member feedback on AWR implementation, showed that in the majority of cases the transition has mainly been smooth for UK firms since October 1st.

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Soft skills 'can be more important than qualifications'

Having so-called 'soft skills' in the workplace can be even more beneficial than an array of academic achievements, one specialist has explained.

According to Rachel Morgan-Trimmer, founder of thecareerbreaksite.com, the country's employers are increasingly thinking about the contribution that candidates can make to their organisation and are as such looking beyond qualifications.

She noted that many employers are on the hunt for people who have done things in the past that show they operate well as a member of a team, with candidates who have taken a career break often attractive to hiring managers.

"[They have] developed a wide range of skills, both practical skills - like learning a language - and soft skills such as teamwork or problem-solving. Some employers now say that soft skills are more important than qualifications," the expert added.

Ms Morgan-Trimmer noted that taking a career break also looks good on CVs, as it is not just about the skills they have learnt, but also the fact that they have had the confidence and initiative to get out there and do something different.

"This immediately sets them apart from other job-seekers, which is important in a competitive job market," she explained.

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Soft skills 'can be more important than qualifications'

Having so-called 'soft skills' in the workplace can be even more beneficial than an array of academic achievements, one specialist has explained.

According to Rachel Morgan-Trimmer, founder of thecareerbreaksite.com, the country's employers are increasingly thinking about the contribution that candidates can make to their organisation and are as such looking beyond qualifications.

She noted that many employers are on the hunt for people who have done things in the past that show they operate well as a member of a team, with candidates who have taken a career break often attractive to hiring managers.

"[They have] developed a wide range of skills, both practical skills - like learning a language - and soft skills such as teamwork or problem-solving. Some employers now say that soft skills are more important than qualifications," the expert added.

Ms Morgan-Trimmer noted that taking a career break also looks good on CVs, as it is not just about the skills they have learnt, but also the fact that they have had the confidence and initiative to get out there and do something different.

"This immediately sets them apart from other job-seekers, which is important in a competitive job market," she explained.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Source: The Sales Executive News