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Make sure you tick all the right boxes in back office compliance

It can be easy to underestimate the amount of legislation that companies need to understand and comply with in order to build a successful business.

Legislation does not only impact on your own duties and obligations surrounding the way you manage candidates and place them with clients, but there is often also specific legislation that governs each industry sector in which you supply workers.

All recruitment companies are required to comply with the Employment Agencies Act and associated regulations. These are put in place to protect jobseekers and the companies which use their services. Compliance covers the majority of operating practices such as identity checks, taking a client brief, advertising, fees and provision of information to candidates.

Due to the fact that recruiters rely on the strategic use of database information, it is essential that your processes and operating systems meet the requirements of data protection laws. These laws extend further than you might think, so again, make sure you are fully informed.

In addition, think about any legislation that might apply to certain sectors that you are operating in. For example, if you are supplying professional drivers, consider the Working Time Regulations or consider health and safety laws when placing individuals in engineering, construction or manufacturing, where work is potentially dangerous.

Finally, remember that keeping up to speed with legislation is critical to staying within the law and ahead of the competition. But it needn’t be too onerous if you take a few minutes out each day to focus on the issue.

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