Ep 14: Weathering the COVID-19 storm - Lessons from Harvey Nash and The Staffing Group - a podcast by Recruitment & Employment Confederation

Recorded on 7 May before the Prime Minister's Sunday announcement.

So far in our podcast series, Neil Carberry has been in conversation with some of the biggest names in the industry from leadership coaches to recruitment influencers. This episode explores how recruitment businesses are managing the impact of this crisis.

We welcomed two of the biggest recruitment firms and REC members Harvey Nash and The Staffing Group to share their stories on how they have weathered the COVID-19 storm so far. You'll hear about:

• How leaders Bev White (CEO of Harvey Nash) and Jeremy McGrail (Co-Founder of The Staffing Group) responded to the crisis from the start
• Measures they put in place to protect staff wellbeing
• How they are looking after their clients, contractors, and candidates
• Using national and global insights to update strategies
• Interaction with clients throughout each phase, and how the discussions evolved
• Key advice for smaller agencies on navigating each phase and planning ahead

For up-to-the-minute COVID-19 updates and practical guidance, visit our COVID-19 hub at www.rec.uk.com/covid19

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