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08 Mar 2010
REC Scotland highlights public sector challenge for recruiters
REC Scotland's latest Employment Policy Forum provided feedback on the current state of the jobs market as well as on the external challenges facing recruiters in Scotland.
05 Mar 2010
House of Commons debate flags industry concerns over pensions reform
This week’s House of Commons’ debate on the Pensions Act included a specific focus on how auto-enrolment would impact on the temporary work market. This has been a major focus for the REC’s lobbying work and the industry’s concerns were referred to at length during the course of the session.
04 Mar 2010
REC response to ASDA decision to give equal treatment to agency workers
The REC has responded to the story published in The Times today regarding ASDA's equal treatment for agency workers.
04 Mar 2010
REC on the road in Leeds, Doncaster and Nottingham
The REC will be in Leeds, Doncaster and Nottingham next week for the latest leg of its On The Road series of regional events.
04 Mar 2010
REC shortlisted for prestigious marketing awards
The REC is in the running for the fourth year in succession for some of the most sought-after marketing awards in their field.
03 Mar 2010
REC public sector campaign gets national Press coverage
The REC’s public sector resourcing campaign has greatly accelerated through extensive coverage in the national, regional and trade Press.
03 Mar 2010
Permanent placements grew at fastest pace since July 2007, Report on Jobs shows.
Growth of permanent staff placements accelerated in February, reaching its strongest since July 2007, according to the latest Report on Jobs published today by the REC and KPMG.
03 Mar 2010
LGA research underlines public sector resourcing challenge, says REC
Key roles in public sector services must not be compromised ahead of the forecast cuts in expenditure, the REC has warned.
02 Mar 2010
Recruiters pre-empting risk of public sector cuts, says REC Academy for Business
Recruiters are having to become more adaptable in the face of the changing economic landscape and the expected cuts in the public sector, according to the REC's Academy for Business.
01 Mar 2010
REC joins business bodies in call for a U-turn on National Insurance increase
The REC in conjunction with other business bodies including the CBI, the British Chambers of Commerce and the CIPD, is calling on its membership to sign a petition in protest of the one percent increase in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) planned for April 2011.
Campaigns and Issues
09 Mar 2010
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.
05 Mar 2010
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.
24 Feb 2010
Serious about Standards
Standards are the basis of what sets businesses apart. The right standards not only enhance your brand but also signal to your clients that their business is in safe hands.
19 Feb 2010
Finding a workable solution to the Agency Workers Directive
The REC is leading the debate on how the EU Agency Workers Directive should be implemented in the UK through its Agency Work Commission.
22 Jan 2010
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.
06 Jan 2010
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.













