<p>They’re the four little letters making a big impact in 2018 and suddenly they’re everywhere – GDPR. What does it mean and why should it be on your radar when considering how to pick a recruitment agency?</p>
<p>GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation and is new EU legislation that applies from 25th May 2018. In a nutshell, it gives individuals new rights and demands far greater data protection obligations from organisations. This is a game changer for candidates and recruitment agencies alike.</p>
<p>With data and cyber security so high on the agenda, individuals are increasingly demanding more assurances when choosing a recruiter. After all, recruitment consultants handle large volumes of personal data on a daily basis. How do you choose a recruiter you can trust?</p>
<p>As one of the largest HR and recruitment specialists on the planet, Randstad is one step ahead of the GDPR curve. Our preparations include:</p>
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<li>having a dedicated GDPR project group bursting with legal, HR, IT, recruitment and marketing experts</li>
<li>introducing robust processes to ensure new legislation is adhered to</li>
<li>developing enhanced training programmes to educate employees on all relevant topics, ranging from the new legal requirements to being cyber safe</li>
<li>obtaining additional guidance from industry bodies including Recruitment &amp; Employment Confederation (REC) and APSCo</li>
<li>leveraging our secure front-end office systems and IT processes</li>
<li>updating Randstad’s privacy policy to be fully transparent with all the people we work with</li>
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<p>Now you know your data is safe in our hands, why not search our jobs and apply today. </p>