Latest News
27 Jan 2012
REC Northern Ireland - Policy Forum to focus on AWR implementation and other priorities for NI recruiters
The latest REC Northern Ireland Policy Forum will take place in Belfast on February 15th. The event will be an opportunity for NI recruiters to exchange views on recent and forthcoming policy developments - including AWR and public procurement - and to drive major REC campaigns for 2012.
26 Jan 2012
REC Chair in the headlines on ITV Granada tonight
Neil Smith, Chair of the REC Council and Director of Kinetic plc will be appearing on ITV Granada television tonight to talk about the challenges faced by employers in the north-west region because of the mounting levels of red tape governing business.
26 Jan 2012
AWR latest – Update on the education sector
Here is an update on the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) in the education sector and their interaction with Quality Mark scheme.
26 Jan 2012
Esme’s recipe for success in new-look IRP qualification
Bristol recruiter Esme Bianchi Barry achieved a mark of distinction by becoming the top student in the first ever examinations for the new look Institute of Recruitment Professionals’ (IRP) Certificate in Recruitment Practice (CertRP).
26 Jan 2012
NAO report on Work Programme - REC response
The REC has commented on this week's National Audit Office (NAO) report on the Work Programme.
26 Jan 2012
REC’s JobsOutlook: Employers show more caution but many still plan to hire in 2012
This month’s REC JobsOutlook shows more employer caution with regards to hiring new staff. However, a significant number of businesses still plan to increase their workforce in 2012 and finding the right candidates remains a major challenge in some sectors. This underlines the need to address the ‘skills dislocation’ within the UK jobs market.
25 Jan 2012
Member Update: DWP confirms to REC revised Pensions Automatic Enrolment starting dates
The REC was given a 'heads up' this morning by the Department for Work and Pensions that the Government is setting out a revised timetable for when businesses must start enrolling their staff in a workplace pension scheme.
25 Jan 2012
A mixed outlook for 2012 according to REC Sales & Retail
Following post-Christmas trading updates along with the official figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Office for National Statistic (ONS), members of the REC’s Sales and Retail specialist sector group is predicting a mixed outlook for 2012.
24 Jan 2012
REC AWR Monitor - Recruiters working through implementation challenges, demand for temps remains strong
The REC has published its latest AWR Monitor which tracks implementation issues and collates monthly data on the agency market. Although the regulations are creating specific challenges for agencies and their clients in some sectors, the demand for flexible staffing remains strong overall.
24 Jan 2012
Flexible staffing is part of the solution, says Chair of REC Healthcare
An article in today’s Daily Mirror has raised the issue over the role of temporary staff in the NHS and within Government Departments. REC Healthcare has responded by highlighting the positive contribution that temporary and locum workers make and by underlining the benefits of flexible staffing arrangements.
Campaigns and Issues
Renew your 2012 REC Membership
Renew your REC Membership for 2012 today by clicking on the link above.
Your AWR Advisor
Providing everything you need to ensure that your business, your clients, your people and your candidates are prepared for the implementation of the Agency Workers Regulations.
REC Compliance Review
Help to play your part in the REC's Compliance Review. Answer a short two minute survey and give us your feedback on REC Member Compliance - click on the link above to complete.
Youth Employment Taskforce and Charter
The Youth Employment Charter is an initiative through which REC Members pledge to help reduce youth unemployment, and showcases existing good practice within the industry to reach out to the next generation of workers.
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.
Recruitment 2020 - Working with Employers
The future of recruitment is vital to everyone. It’s REC's duty to reflect the hard work and ethical stance of REC recruiters to their clients, and in turn to help clients navigate their journey to “best practice” recruitment partnerships.
