"Just a quick email to say a big thank you for organising the excellent hostesses for the event. The event was a great success and I will definitely use your agency again for all future events here at The Cadogan.Many Thanks" Soliman Khaddour, Director of F&B and Hotel Operations/Deputy General Manager
'Just wanted to say thank you for the excellent staff you sent me today. They have made my day run really smoothly.' Chris McGloin - Sullivan & Cromwell
'Hi Tony, the guys were great last night, I am only sad we don’t have another dinner coming up soon so that we can keep improving on our system as it seems to get better every time. Those who stayed an extra 15mins in the evening get extra brownie points and I’d always have them back whatever event we were doing. Many thanks for your help' Alice - Museum of London Docklands
Hi Jacqueline,
Just wanted to say thank you for organizing and providing such great staff. They were smart, hard working, professional and many volunteered with no trouble to stay later in the evening. A real credit to you and I am very impressed!
Cheers,
Adrian Morgan - Vacherin
Employment Relations Minister Pat McFadden today warned employment agencies against using the recession as an excuse to mistreat vulnerable workers.
During a visit to hospitality recruitment specialists Admiral Group, Pat McFadden said:
“The vast majority of agencies are working very hard to treat people fairly. I have seen at first hand today an agency that treats its clients and candidates with respect. “But there are some employment agencies who are short changing their staff and not playing by the rules. We will not allow rogue employers to use the downturn as an excuse to cut corners and deprive staff of their rights at work - or undercut other businesses that are doing the right thing. The recession is no excuse to mistreat vulnerable workers.”
While visiting Admiral in London’s West End , Mr McFadden met with Admiral staff and their team of agency workers. He also met Admiral staff working "on-location" at a nearby restaurant.
Pat McFadden said:
“Our call for fairness is backed up by action. Our £1.25million campaign to help agency workers know their rights and help employers know their responsibilities is already paying dividends. The number of calls to the Employment Agency standards helpline has tripled in recent weeks and the website has had 57,000 hits since the launch of the campaign.”
“Over recent months, we have doubled the number of Employment Agency Standards inspectors and extended their powers so that they can crack down on rule-breakers. The team has had some good successes, but we recognise that there is still more to do.”
Kevin Green, Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation said:
"As the representative body for the whole recruitment industry, the REC is delighted that the Minister is getting a first hand view of the critical service that the vast majority of legitimate and law-abiding agencies such as Admiral provide for workers and businesses on a daily basis. The REC has led the calls for greater enforcement from Government for many years and welcomes the aims of addressing rogue businesses that exploit workers and undercut agencies that are adhering to industry Codes of Practice and regulation.”
Paula Rogers , founder and Managing Director of Admiral Group said:
“Agencies work in a very competitive environment, especially in the current climate. Admiral competes for the very best talent. We have always placed an emphasis on fair pay and conditions as an important part of our offer. We have a much better chance of keeping the best teams if they are valued and respected.
“This campaign is an excellent step forward in ensuring that temporary workers are not exploited and that non legitimate businesses are exposed in this difficult climate.”
Heath Potgieter, a waiter with Admiral since August 2007 said:
“The flexibility of agency work suits me best. I’m very happy with Admiral, but this campaign recognizes that agency workers play an equally important role as long term employees. This campaign will further help ensure everyone is treated fairly and with respect as an agency worker.”