Interims to play key role during economic upturn

The availability of interim managers and other highly skilled flexible workers is a major asset for UK Plc says Kevin Green, Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

Speaking after a reception at the House of Commons to mark National Freelancers Day, Green said freelancers - as well as other categories of flexible workers such as interim managers, contractors and temporary workers - will play a pivotal role in helping businesses seize new opportunities during the upturn.

It is also clear that attitudes to work are evolving with many skilled professionals actively embracing the flexibility and autonomy that different forms of working can provide, he added.

The REC has given its support to National Freelancers Day, organised by the Professional Contractors' Group (PCG) to promote awareness and recognition for the contribution that freelancers make to the UK economy and to business performance.

The REC has been worked in co-operation with the PCG on specific campaigns - for example, ensuring that genuinely self-employed workers are excluded from the scope of the EU Agency Workers Directive. 

More information about National Freelancers Day is available by visiting http://www.pcg.org.uk/cms.

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