30 Jul 2010

Welfare reform is opportunity for the recruitment industry, says REC

The Government has today announced plans for a substantial overhaul of the benefits system. These should address one of the major issues that the REC has campaigned on, namely complexities in the current benefits system that preclude job-seekers from using temporary assignments as a route back into work.

30 Jul 2010

REC appoints Marshall Evans as Employment Policy Committee chair

The REC Council has appointed Marshall Evans, Group Operations Director of Staffline Group plc, as the new chair of the Employment Policy Committee (EPC).

29 Jul 2010

Public sector must focus on 'people value' rather than just 'people costs' says Interim Management Association

The pay of a small number of highly skilled interim managers within a particular NHS Trust has come under the media spotlight.

29 Jul 2010

Default Retirement Age- REC response

Following the announcement in this year’s Budget that the Default Retirement Age would be phased out from April 2011, Employment Relations Minister Edward Davey has today launched a consultation on how the changes will be implemented.

29 Jul 2010

REC extends deadline to August 11 for qualifications review comments

The REC has announced it is extending the deadline for its qualifications review consultation until August 11.

28 Jul 2010

IT to be at the heart of London 2012, REC Technology members told

With just two years to go until the start of the Olympic Games, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Technology sector group invited Paul Modley from London 2012 to its annual Technology Summer Dinner to speak to the group on what challenges and opportunities lay ahead during the countdown to the opening.

27 Jul 2010

REC welcomes HMRC's final position on travel and subsistence schemes

The Government has today confirmed its position on how travel and subsistence schemes should interact with the National Minimum Wage (NMW). The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has for many years taken forward members' concerns on this issue and called for clarity from HMRC. Today’s announcement makes it clear that any payments made for such expenses will have to be in addition to the minimum wage.

27 Jul 2010

New consultation on financial regulation an ‘opportunity to develop clarity’ says REC Accounting and Financial Services

Mark Hoban MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, has announced the launch of a consultation looking at the implementation of the Coalition Government’s plans for reform to financial regulations.

26 Jul 2010

Office of Tax Simplification – REC Sector Groups drive for IR35 review

Following last week’s launch of the new Office of Tax Simplification (OTS), the REC underlined some of the key priorities for recruiters and contractors – including a comprehensive review of IR35.

23 Jul 2010

IRP Awards: the shortlist is announced

The Institute of Recruitment Professionals’ (IRP) Awards, now in their second year, are set against the backcloth of recruitment, one of the UK’s most vibrant industries, with nearly 100,000 employees and 14,000 businesses, and now worth over £22 billion annually to the economy.

AWR Implementation

REC has launched a ground-breaking campaign to help members prepare for AWR, to inform and reassure their clients and to educate candidates. From live webinars to practical workshops, legal policy briefings to powerpoint slides; we have the information, get the facts here.

Youth Employment Taskforce

The Youth Employment Taskforce provides practical recommendations include revamping careers services, stimulating demand for new staff, raising awareness of the changing employment landscape and harnessing different routes into work such internships and temporary assignments.

Public Sector Resourcing

Against a backdrop of public sector spending cuts, the ability to supply flexible labour at affordable rates now and in the future is key. In response the REC is spearheading a campaign that will cement the recruitment industry as a pivotal partner within public sector resourcing.

IRP Advocacy Programme

The Advocacy Programme is a specifically designed, free service for REC Corporate Members to use the IRP to enhance company brand and reputation.

REC Manifesto - creating opportunity and jobs

The REC Manifesto brings together the industry’s core messages and underlines the contribution that recruitment professionals make to the UK economy and labour market.

Promoting cooperation between the private recruitment industry and Jobcentre Plus

REC is committed to working with Jobcentre Plus to encourage co-operation in helping to get people back into work.