Employment Rights Act: What next for recruiters?
From Talking Recruitment by Recruitment & Employment Confederation
April 9, 2026 · 33 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of the Employment Rights Act on recruitment agencies and the evolving market landscape.
In this episode of Talking Recruitment, Neil Carberry is joined by David Levenston (Orbital) and Lee McChrystal (Brookson) to explore how agencies are responding to a market that is improving, but still uncertain. They discuss early signs of recovery in 2026, particularly in the temporary market, alongside the impact of upcoming legislative changes as part of the Employment Rights Act. The conversation highlights how these shifts are driving greater collaboration between agencies, clients and payroll providers, as well as a stronger focus on managing both financial and brand risk. A key theme is the importance of due diligence across the supply chain. The guests share practical advice on what agencies should be asking of their partners, from financial stability to compliance and transparency, and why real-time data and visibility of payments are becoming essential. The episode also looks ahead, with a focus on where growth may come from, including increased demand for temporary workers and the role of AI and technology in improving productivity. Overall, a practical and grounded discussion on how agencies can reduce risk, build confidence and position themselves for growth in a…
People in this episode
Host: Neil Carberry
Guests: David Levenston, Lee McChrystal
Topics covered
- employment rights
- recruitment
- temporary market
- legislative changes
- collaboration
- financial risk
- AI and technology
Keywords
- employment rights
- recruitment agencies
- temporary workers
- legislative changes
- financial stability
- compliance
- real-time data
- AI
- productivity
- risk management
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Orbital, Brookson, Recruitment & Employment Confederation
Books & works: Employment Rights Act
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