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Published on: 4/15/2009
Last Visited: 9/27/2009
"As the economic downturn takes hold, and with a number of legislative measures and government proposals on the table that threaten to have a significant impact, now is the time when the recruitment sector needs strong industry representation the most. 'That's why', says Adrian Marlowe, managing director of Lawspeed, a UK-based commercial and legal consultancy specialising in the recruitment business, 'it is the right moment to launch the Association of Recruitment Consultancies' (ARC).
Marlowe points to the impending legislation relating to the implementation of the Agency Workers Directive (AWD). 'This is a key example why taking a more challenging approach to industry representation is necessary'. 'ARC is not just about representation', says Marlowe, 'an extensive range of benefits is available for members, and this is also an important aspect of ARC's work.