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19 Jun 2013
Majority of employers predict growth in permanent hires - REC
Six out of 10 employers plan to take on more permanent workers in the next three months, according to the latest JobsOutlook survey from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
12 Jun 2013
REC elects new council members, awards Honorary Fellowships
REC elects new council members, awards Honorary Fellowships
11 Jun 2013
Recruiters and public sector relationships have to be more strategic and collaborative says REC Public Sector Forum
Yesterday’s REC Public Sector Forum looked at talent management in difficult times and how public sector employers can manage their workforce to improve the performance of public services.
10 Jun 2013
Permanent placements rise at fastest rate in six months
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies.
07 Jun 2013
REC Public Sector Forum: Talent management in difficult times
The REC Public Sector Forum: Talent management in difficult times will be taking place on Monday at the REC headquarters in London.
06 Jun 2013
Miliband must get his facts right on UK’s recruitment industry
Following Ed Miliband's speech on welfare earlier today, REC Chief Executive Kevin Green again called on the Labour leader to focus on the real issues impacting on compliance in the sector.
04 Jun 2013
Nominations open for 2013 IRP Awards
Nominations open today (Tuesday 4 June 2013) for the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s 2013 Institute of Recruitment Professionals (IRP) Awards to be held at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, on 3 December 2013.
31 May 2013
REC responds to Danny Alexander speech on tax avoidance
REC responds to Danny Alexander speech on tax avoidance
30 May 2013
Daily Mirror reports Legitas Group has gone into administration
As reported in the Daily Mirror today, Legitas Group, including the major payroll company Legal-E, has gone into administration owing £18million.
Campaigns and Issues
Conduct Regulations Review
Read our summary of the proposed changes to the Conduct Regulations. Find out what it will mean for your business, join the debate and share your views.
REC Compliance Test
Compliance is an essential part of being an REC Member and from 2 July 2012, all new Corporate Members will be required to complete the new REC Compliance Test.
Pathways to Pensions
The REC has long campaigned to make pensions reform easier for recruiters. 'Pathways to Pensions' is a practical guide to help members understand pensions auto-enrolment.
Flexible Work Commission
The REC's Flexible Work Commission report sets out the real business case behind flexibility in all its forms and paves the way for the expansion of flexible working throughout every sector of the UK economy.
Youth Employment Taskforce and Charter
The Taskforce positioned the REC at the forefront of the youth unemployment debate. Members are playing an active role by signing up to our Youth Employment Charter.
Public Sector Resourcing
Against a backdrop of spending cuts, we are fighting our corner and actively promoting the vital role that specialist recruiters play within the public sector.
