23 May 2012

JobsOutlook: Economic woes reduce employer confidence

Economic woes have affected employer confidence this month according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s (REC) JobsOutlook survey.

22 May 2012

Beecroft risks turning serious issue into political sideshow, says REC

REC chief executive Kevin Green comments on the recent debate around a leaked version of the Beecroft report.

21 May 2012

New REC compliance regime to help members win more business

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation is planning to introduce a new compliance test as part of its membership process.

16 May 2012

Today's job figures are good news, says REC

The REC response to the latest labour market statistics.

15 May 2012

IRP - How would recruitment professionals address 'Adam Smith' scenarios?

elsewhere (for the time-being) but one definite outcome is that we have one more job-seeker out there following the departure of the Culture Secretary’s special adviser Adam Smith.The resignation came on the back of allegations that he held inappropriate discussions with News Corporation while the media giant was bidding to take over BSkyB. How do you bounce back from something as high-profile as this? I got some interesting feedback from IRP and REC members on how they would advise Adam Smith to go about finding his next job.

15 May 2012

We're looking to hire an apprentice!

The REC is recruiting a 'member engagement apprentice'.

14 May 2012

Public sector resourcing- RCN reports underline that safe staffing must be central concern for a health service under strain

The RCN ICM Research Survey has highlighted significant problems with patient care in hospitals. At the same time as the RCN has stated health services in the community are at breaking point- with cuts to councils and hospitals placing an extra burden on community nurses- the survey shows that patients are being placed on hospital trolleys for many hours and treated in corridors not appropriate for care.

11 May 2012

Taking industry views forward with the new Employment Relations Minister

The REC met earlier this week the Employment Relations Minister Norman Lamb and his team. The aim was to establish a positive working relationship with the new Minister and to build on the strong links we had previously developed with his predecessor Ed Davey.

11 May 2012

DWP launches new online service for job seekers

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has developed a range of online services to put people in greater control of their job seeking and benefit activity. The stated aim is to enable individuals to access information at their own pace, at a time that is convenient to them, with help at hand via direct.gov.uk.

11 May 2012

REC Policy Briefing: New GLA Position on AWR

REC Compliance Review

The REC's Compliance Review will help to shape professional standards within the recruitment industry. Click on the link for more information.

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.