REC comment: EHRC Inquiry into agency staff in meat and poultry processing plants

REC raises concerns of high-end recruiters with Shadow Immigration Minister

The REC chaired this week’s ‘Employing and Vetting non-UK Nationals’ conference which included a key-note presentation by Damian Green, the Shadow Minister for Immi

AWD Next Steps – Practical support will ease the pain, says REC Academy for Business

As well as working with Government on the official guidance for the new Agency Worker Regulations, the REC is developing a suite of practical tools to help recruiters imp

REC welcomes new targets to protect workers

New figures published today reveal that since April the Employment Agency Standards inspectorate (EAS) has won back nearly £200,000 in unpaid wages for agency workers. T

Supply of IT skills outstrips demand according to REC Technology Demand and Supply report

The number of ICT ‘ready candidates’ is now outstripping the demand for these skills according to the latest Technology Demand and Supply report, published by the REC

Prime Minister’s announcement stokes public sector employment debate, says REC

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced today that there will be a freeze on the pay of top public sector employees as part of his “state of the economy� address an

Failing in Ofsted registration puts child safety at risk, REC warns

Parents are placing too much trust in Ofsted’s Voluntary Childcare Register when it comes to hiring nannies and could be putting their children at risk, the REC is toda

Supply staff forced to take cover supervisor roles - TES Article

John Dunn, Chair of REC Education discusses the role of cover supervisors in the Times Educational Supplement. The article looks at the increasing use of cover supervisor

Five REC members in 2010 Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list

Five REC members have been named in the Sunday Times/CIPD prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Another five have featured in the newspaper’s 100 Best Small

REC Scotland highlights public sector challenge for recruiters

REC Scotland's latest Employment Policy Forum provided feedback on the current state of the jobs market as well as on the external challenges facing recruiters in Scotlan

House of Commons debate flags industry concerns over pensions reform

This week’s House of Commons’ debate on the Pensions Act included a specific focus on how auto-enrolment would impact on the temporary work market. This has been a ma

REC response to ASDA decision to give equal treatment to agency workers

The REC has responded to the story published in The Times today regarding ASDA's equal treatment for agency workers.

REC on the road in Leeds, Doncaster and Nottingham

The REC will be in Leeds, Doncaster and Nottingham next week for the latest leg of its On The Road series of regional events.

REC shortlisted for prestigious marketing awards

The REC is in the running for the fourth year in succession for some of the most sought-after marketing awards in their field.

REC public sector campaign gets national Press coverage

The REC’s public sector resourcing campaign has greatly accelerated through extensive coverage in the national, regional and trade Press.

LGA research underlines public sector resourcing challenge, says REC

Key roles in public sector services must not be compromised ahead of the forecast cuts in expenditure, the REC has warned.

Permanent placements grew at fastest pace since July 2007, Report on Jobs shows.

Growth of permanent staff placements accelerated in February, reaching its strongest since July 2007, according to the latest Report on Jobs published today by the REC an

Recruiters pre-empting risk of public sector cuts, says REC Academy for Business

Recruiters are having to become more adaptable in the face of the changing economic landscape and the expected cuts in the public sector, according to the REC's Academy f

REC joins business bodies in call for a U-turn on National Insurance increase

The REC in conjunction with other business bodies including the CBI, the British Chambers of Commerce and the CIPD, is calling on its membership to sign a petition in pro

REC to chair Employing and Vetting non-UK Nationals Conference

Growth in Rec-to-Rec assignments signal improving economic outlook for recruiters

Managing clients’ expectations is now the aim of the game when placing recruitment consultants into new roles. Serious doubts remain about the future skills of recruite

REC report shows Drivers sector is still struggling through the recession

The impact of the recession in 2009 has been exceptionally challenging for the drivers’ sector, and there will be little sign of recovery until at least 2011 according

REC campaign calls for a new approach to public sector resourcing

Ahead of forecast public expenditure cuts across all central and local government departments, the REC has launched a high-profile campaign tomorrow to highlight the impo

Recruiters responding to enforcement drive, says REC Academy for Business

Enhanced enforcement activity from Government inspectorates has increased demand for business support and underlined the need for recruiters to be up to speed with all re

Are your pupils in good hands? - Education Business article

John Dunn, Chair of REC Education discusses the new Vetting and Barring Scheme and how this will affect the recruitment of education professionals in the latest edition o