Member input to drive next stage of REC Public Sector Campaign

Member input will drive the next phase of the REC's Public Sector Resourcing campaign. A specific survey, sent out this week, will gauge what is happening on the ground w

REC to take part in BCC roundtable on future of the UK labour market

The REC has been invited to take part in a roundtable on the future of the UK labour market, organised by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Ellwood and Atfield.

Dates confirmed for REC's AWR workshops

The REC is stepping up its Agency Workers Regulations campaign from next month through a series of regional workshops at which members can learn more about how these indu

Skilled migrant workers still needed to plug jobs shortages, says REC

The REC has responded to the findings of a new report which has shown that employers’ demands for migrant workers has increased in the first six months of the year.

Government announces extension of DWP/REC Jobsearch scheme

It has been confirmed that the Government has granted an extension to the Jobsearch scheme for high end job seekers which the REC has been undertaking under the auspices

REC says farewell to Fiona after 12 years of service

After 12 years of service, Fiona Coombe, the REC’s Director of Professional Services, will be leaving the organisation this month to pursue other interests.

GCSE students need proper guidance in current economic climate, says REC

Students receiving their GCSE results today (Tuesday) need support to explore the options open to them and to equip themselves with the skills and abilities that employer

REC announces change of date for National Convention and IRP Awards

The REC has announced it is changing the date of its National Convention and IRP Awards. The events will now take place on Tuesday October 26 instead of Wednesday October

New REC Drivers Chair to champion best practice

Rod Harris, Director of Reynolds Recruitment, has been elected the new Chair of the REC's Drivers Sector Group.

REC Chief Executive appearing on BBC national news tonight to highlight plight of school-leavers

Kevin Green, the REC's Chief Executive, will be appearing on the BBC's Six O'Clock and Ten O'Clock News tonight to put a recruitment industry perspective on the challenge

Long-term prospects more positive for school-leavers, says REC

With the UK jobs market continuing to feel the squeeze, what are the immediate and longer term employment prospects for the thousands of school-leavers due to receive the

Errant clauses ‘detrimental’ to business, warns REC Engineering & Technical

The REC's Engineering & Technical sector group has reminded members to watch out for errant clauses and liabilities in their client terms and conditions, as these present

Anne brings international dimension to becoming REC’s top Certificate student

Anne Pike is celebrating after becoming the REC's top Certificate in Recruitment Practice (Cert.RP) student.

REC counters UNISON attack on role of agencies within the NHS

The REC has countered the attack by UNISON on private sector involvement in the effective supply of staff to the NHS.

Market starting to polarise, says REC’s JobsOutlook

Following the latest unemployment figures issued last week, the REC’s August JobsOutlook confirms an increased polarisation between the public and private sectors in te

REC urges Government to seize the opportunity to improve pensions reform

The REC’s official response to the Government’s Pension Reforms Review has re-emphasised the specific issues that auto-enrolement raises for temporary staffing agenci

100 Days Diagnosis - The Government's direction of travel is good: now is the time for concrete action, says Green

Today, the new coalition Government reaches its 100 day milestone with the REC’s overall assessment being that it has the right intentions but now needs to follow-up wi

Latest jobless figures: REC response

The latest ONS jobs figures published this morning show that unemployment is down by 49,000.

REC Northern Ireland responds to comments from Sir Reg Empey

The Department for Employment and Learning has today published its second Employment Agency Inspectors’ Annual Report.

NHSP announcement vindicates role of agencies, says REC

The Department of Health (DoH) has announced its intention to explore options with the private sector for potential investment in NHS Professionals (NHSP) - the organisat

Cherith distinguishes herself as REC’s top Diploma student

Newcastle-upon-Tyne based recruitment consultant Cherith Smith is celebrating after becoming the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s top student in the Diploma i

Inspired and Hamblyn Selection CEO to lead REC’s MMC sector group

It has been announced today that Steve Hyde, Chief Executive Officer of Inspired and Hamblyn Selection, has been elected as Chair of the REC's Marketing, Media and Creati

AWR Latest - REC puts industry case to new Minister

REC Chief Executive, Kevin Green and Tom Hadley, Director of External Relations met Edward Davey, the new Employment Relations Minister yesterday (Tuesday) to take forwar

REC MMC reacts to Government announcement on cuts in communications staff

It has been announced that nearly 300 jobs are being cut from the Central Office of Information, the body which provides publicity services across all UK Government depar

Report on Jobs reveals continued slowdown in recruitment activity growth in July

The Report on Jobs published today by the REC and KPMG signalled further increases in permanent and temporary staff appointments during July. However, in both cases the r