As if we needed to make the division between contract/temp workers and permanent any more obvious than it already is. By the way, how is morale going LOL?
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It is with regret that I announce that the [function] planned for [date] will not be held.
We had hoped to run a dual sponsored event by both [company] and the agencies that supply us with temporary staff. However a number of the employment agencies supplying [company] with temporary staff are uncomfortable that their staff take part in a [company] event.
On the basis that this means we would only have a small event and not a single approach, covering both permanent and agency staff, we will look to do something at a future date, which the agencies fully support.
The guidelines on this subject are clear. Agency staff are not [company] staff. As such an agency team member is not permitted to participate in [company] [social program]. Each agency supplier has an [social program] for their staff, which includes certificates, Christmas parties and other functions. There have been occasions where agencies have been happy to allow their staff to take part and jointly sponsor the events. On these occasions responsibility and liability for people attending the events has been clear and unambiguous.
There has been an increase in litigation around dual employment globally. This is for example where an individual attempts to make a personal claim against [company] as against their agency employer. This has raised the awareness, across the whole of [company] and particularly with vendor management, of the need for us all to be compliant with the agency labour model guidelines. Vendor management and [company] policies are outlined on: [intranet website] These set out clearly what is and is not allowed for regarding the management of agency staff and also their inclusion or otherwise regarding [social program].
The tender is currently up for renewal for the supply of agency staff and I have been part of the panel making the tender decisions. This has heightened my awareness of the corporate policies and the need for compliance. Over the months ahead we will need to ensure we are compliant with all elements of the agency model, not just pertaining to [social program]. Whilst people may feel this is not treating everyone fairly, we need to be clear that this is about compliance and a clear definition between those employees of [company] versus other companies.
My apologies to be the bearer of bad news, but I hope everyone can understand the commercial implications and the business reasons for this decision.
[General Manager]'
We had hoped to run a dual sponsored event by both [company] and the agencies that supply us with temporary staff. However a number of the employment agencies supplying [company] with temporary staff are uncomfortable that their staff take part in a [company] event.
On the basis that this means we would only have a small event and not a single approach, covering both permanent and agency staff, we will look to do something at a future date, which the agencies fully support.
The guidelines on this subject are clear. Agency staff are not [company] staff. As such an agency team member is not permitted to participate in [company] [social program]. Each agency supplier has an [social program] for their staff, which includes certificates, Christmas parties and other functions. There have been occasions where agencies have been happy to allow their staff to take part and jointly sponsor the events. On these occasions responsibility and liability for people attending the events has been clear and unambiguous.
There has been an increase in litigation around dual employment globally. This is for example where an individual attempts to make a personal claim against [company] as against their agency employer. This has raised the awareness, across the whole of [company] and particularly with vendor management, of the need for us all to be compliant with the agency labour model guidelines. Vendor management and [company] policies are outlined on: [intranet website] These set out clearly what is and is not allowed for regarding the management of agency staff and also their inclusion or otherwise regarding [social program].
The tender is currently up for renewal for the supply of agency staff and I have been part of the panel making the tender decisions. This has heightened my awareness of the corporate policies and the need for compliance. Over the months ahead we will need to ensure we are compliant with all elements of the agency model, not just pertaining to [social program]. Whilst people may feel this is not treating everyone fairly, we need to be clear that this is about compliance and a clear definition between those employees of [company] versus other companies.
My apologies to be the bearer of bad news, but I hope everyone can understand the commercial implications and the business reasons for this decision.
[General Manager]'
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