UK employers have been urged to conduct an assessment on the impact of impending AWR regulations by Brian Wilkinson, head of Randstad UK. Wilkinson’s comments follow Randstad research, which shows 37% of employers are unfamiliar with the regulations, due to come into force in October. He said: “While Randstad recognises the teething challenges that the AWR poses users of agency workers, those that supply them and the workers themselves, we support the regulations in their ambition to professionalise the use of agency workers and, in particular, give greater recognition to those that are paid on an hourly basis and often working unsocial hours.”