Different businesses are in different stages of recovery in this early post-recession period. At one extreme there are businesses still going through the painful process of making staff redundant while other businesses are stabilising or even growing? Whether stable or growing, the prospect of addressing staffing issues is crucial. It may be a replacement or the acquisition of additional staff. Whichever case, securing a competent person is vital to future success.

A key question for business is whether the appointment of a temporary worker offers more value than hiring a permanent employee and additionally should the temporary worker be hired directly by the employer or via a credible and competent recruitment agency. There has never been a stronger case for hiring temporary workers and using a recruitment agency. read more

The Government is planning to scrap the default retirement age in the UK from October 2011. Under the proposals employers would not be allowed to dismiss staff because they had reached the age of 65. The Government has launched the start of a consultation process about scrapping the rule.

HR GO commented on the Daily Mail's informative article on temping last week entitled; "How a top temp can become a full-time fixture." The national newspaper spoke to a number of leaders within the recruitment industry for opinions and case studies on how a temporary worker can become a permanent member of a business team. To read the full article click here.