Agency Workers: Law and HR Best Practice
Kevin Green, Chief Executive, Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)
Kevin Green has recently taken up the role of Chief Executive with the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). He previously worked for Royal Mail as its Chief Learning Officer and then HR Director for Royal Mail Letters. Before joining Royal Mail, Kevin was Managing Director of Qtab – a successful HR consultancy.
Angus Menzies, Senior Associate in Employment and Pensions, McGrigors
Angus Menzies is a senior associate in the employment and pensions team at law firm, McGrigors. Angus has advised employers on employment law matters for over seven years and has successfully defended clients at Employment Tribunals.
Sarah Veale, Head of Equality and Employment Rights, TUC
Sarah Veale is Head of the Equality and Employment Rights Department at the TUC where she has worked since 1985. Before this post Sarah was Senior Employment Rights Officer, and she was responsible for the development of TUC policy on employment law. She is co-author of “Your Rights at Work”, the TUC’s book on employment rights.
Michael Powner, Partner, Charles Russell
Michael Powner is a corporate employment lawyer for Charles Russell. Michael has extensive expertise in providing commercial advice to organisations to reduce exposure and avoid litigation. Michael is recognised as a leading individual in Employment in the Chambers Directory 2008/2009.
Janet Martin, Associate Director of HR, NHS Professionals
Janet Martin first joined NHS Professionals in 2005 as National Head of HR having previously worked as an internal consultant and as an HR generalist and specialist in NHS trusts and health authorities. She was appointed as Associate Director of HR in 2007. Janet is a published author, writing on the management of risk in the employment context.
Jack Markiewicz, Director of HR and Change, Swindon Borough Council
Ann Swain, CEO, Association of Technology Staffing Companies (ATSCo)
Ann Swain has been the Chief Executive of Association of Technology Staffing Companies (ATSCo), since 1999. Her career, since 1982, has encompassed sales, sales management, as well as HR, and training. Ann is a regular speaker at UK and international conferences, an experienced Government lobbyist and a well respected advocate for the IT staffing sector.