03 Sep 2010

Member input to drive next stage of REC Public Sector Campaign

Member input will drive the next phase of the REC's Public Sector Resourcing campaign. A specific survey, sent out this week, will gauge what is happening on the ground with public sector staffing and will feed into the REC's messages to politicians and procurement bodies.

02 Sep 2010

REC to take part in BCC roundtable on future of the UK labour market

The REC has been invited to take part in a roundtable on the future of the UK labour market, organised by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Ellwood and Atfield.

25 Aug 2010

Dates confirmed for REC's AWR workshops

The REC is stepping up its Agency Workers Regulations campaign from next month through a series of regional workshops at which members can learn more about how these industry-changing rules will impact on their businesses.

25 Aug 2010

Government announces extension of DWP/REC Jobsearch scheme

It has been confirmed that the Government has granted an extension to the Jobsearch scheme for high end job seekers which the REC has been undertaking under the auspices of the Department of Work and Pensions.

25 Aug 2010

REC says farewell to Fiona after 12 years of service

After 12 years of service, Fiona Coombe, the REC’s Director of Professional Services, will be leaving the organisation this month to pursue other interests.

25 Aug 2010

Skilled migrant workers still needed to plug jobs shortages, says REC

The REC has responded to the findings of a new report which has shown that employers’ demands for migrant workers has increased in the first six months of the year.

24 Aug 2010

GCSE students need proper guidance in current economic climate, says REC

Students receiving their GCSE results today (Tuesday) need support to explore the options open to them and to equip themselves with the skills and abilities that employers now demand.

23 Aug 2010

REC announces change of date for National Convention and IRP Awards

The REC has announced it is changing the date of its National Convention and IRP Awards. The events will now take place on Tuesday October 26 instead of Wednesday October 20.

20 Aug 2010

New REC Drivers Chair to champion best practice

Rod Harris, Director of Reynolds Recruitment, has been elected the new Chair of the REC's Drivers Sector Group.

19 Aug 2010

REC Chief Executive appearing on BBC national news tonight to highlight plight of school-leavers

Kevin Green, the REC's Chief Executive, will be appearing on the BBC's Six O'Clock and Ten O'Clock News tonight to put a recruitment industry perspective on the challenges facing school-leavers who received their A level results today.

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.