Campaigns

The REC Policy & Professional Services department takes forward the views of the UK's recruitment industry to Government and opinion formers on a range of issues that affect the recruitment industry every day from employment regulation to immigration policy, public procurement methods to criminal records checks. 

REC produces a series of policy briefings for our members which you can download from the corporate members part of the website (you will need your membership details to access these). For detailed legal advice please consult the REC legal reference guide. The REC is currently running the following campaigns:

Finding a workable solution to the Agency Workers Directive

Resolving problems associated with the Pensions Act 2008

Promoting cooperation between the private recruitment industry and Jobcentre Plus

Building a fair regulatory environment for the recruitment industry

Supporting sustainable procurement channels

Recognising the value of temporary work 

Promoting diversity in the recruitment industry

Lobbying for a flexible immigration policy to address skills shortages

Promoting safe recruitment methods