Randstad launches the all-in-one guide to employment

Randstad has today launched a new edition of Workpocket, the essential all-in-one guide to employment and human resources issues in the UK. In its fourth year, the Workpocket provides HR and business professionals working in organisations of all sizes with the information they need to manage their workforce effectively.

Fred van der Tang, Managing Director of Randstad UK, said: ìThe demands on HR professionals are increasing year on year and with legislation changing so quickly it is important to be ahead of the game. This yearís Workpocket will help to de-mystify forthcoming legislation and provide practical guidance for professionals in dealing with changes set for the coming year. Randstad is committed to supporting its clients and applicants in developing tailored recruitment solutions.î

The Workpocket is informed by Randstadís 45 years international experience in a rapidly evolving employment market. Topics covered this year include practical advice on implementing the new legislation to combat age discrimination, due to take effect in October, and responding to the first wave of pension changes.

Highlights and issues covered in the Workpocket include:

Consulting employees on changes to pension provision
Considering requests to work beyond compulsory retirement age
Implementing flexible working practices to achieve work and personal ambitions
Supporting the Recruitment and Employment Confederationís Diversity Pledge
Developing diverse and targeted reward packages for employees

Gareth Osborne, Managing Director of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), says: ìForthcoming changes to legislation, such as the age discrimination act, will affect every organisation in the UK. Randstadís Workpocket is the ideal tool to assist HR professionals understand and plan for these changes and it will continue to have a permanent place on my desk. I applaud Randstad for pioneering this essential tool.

Copies of the Workpocket are available to all HR and business professionals involved in dealing with employment issues. Copies can be obtained by e -mailing: marketing@uk.randstad.com