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04 Sep 2008

Extension of free childcare knocks down barrier to employment says REC

The REC has today (Thursday) welcomed the roll-out of provisions for free childcare for 50,000 workless parents who are undertaking training leading to work.

03 Sep 2008

Permanent placements fall at sharpest rate for nearly seven years, August Report on Jobs reveals

August’s Report on Jobs, from the REC and KPMG, signalled further weakening of the UK job market.

02 Sep 2008

No need to panic REC tells employers following AWD survey

The REC has countered the overall conclusion of a survey from law firm Eversheds this week that states that two-thirds of the UK’s employers expect to use fewer agency workers as a result of the EU Agency Workers Directive which provides for equal treatment for agency workers after 12 weeks of an assignment.

01 Sep 2008

REC responds to TUC report on job satisfaction levels

The REC has today responded to the TUC report on satisfaction levels within the UK workforce. Although the report flags up some important issues, the REC has countered the generally negative interpretation that the TUC has placed on the findings.

01 Sep 2008

Kevin Green in talks with CIPD’s Chief Executive

REC Chief Executive Kevin Green met with Jackie Orme, the Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development late last week.

01 Sep 2008

REC appoints two new regional directors

The REC has announced the appointment of new directors, Kelly Adamson and Clive Hutchings, to serve in two of its regions.

28 Aug 2008

REC launches Agency Work Commission to safeguard UK temporary jobs

The REC is launching its Agency Work Commission today ahead of the Second Reading in the European Parliament next month of the controversial EU Agency Workers Directive.

27 Aug 2008

REC welcomes GLA crackdown

The REC is delighted with the news today (August 27) that so far this year, the Gangmasters Licensing Authority has revoked over 20 licences.

27 Aug 2008

REC launches new training programme for budding head-hunters

The REC has launched a series of new courses and training materials exclusively aimed at those recruiters who may be considering working in the Executive Search sector.

22 Aug 2008

Top REC student brings international dimension to Diploma

Technical recruitment consultant Kasia Krotki has continued her impressive international academic record by becoming the REC's top student in the Diploma in Recruitment Practice (DipRP).