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03 Jul 2009

REC shortlisted for four Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards 2009

More glittering prizes could be heading the way of the REC which has been shortlisted in four categories at the annual Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards 2009.

03 Jul 2009

REC launches new law course for recruiters who are serious about standards

The REC is offering recruitment professionals a thorough grounding in all the legal issues affecting their businesses.

02 Jul 2009

REC secures special deal for members

The REC has announced it has secured a special deal for members from its business partner, Voyager Software.

02 Jul 2009

Kevin Green on BBC’s One Show

REC Chief Executive Kevin Green appeared on the BBC’s One Show last night in a story looking at the growth in the number of men becoming househusbands during the current recession.

30 Jun 2009

REC reacts to latest Government initiative to create jobs

The REC has welcomed the Government’s plans outlined in Building Britain’s Future to provide support to people out of work. However the REC has warned that these new measures must be consistent with the Government’s approach to future employment regulations.

30 Jun 2009

REC MMC Sector Group learns how social networking is powerful tool for recruiters,

Social networking sites have been changing the face of recruitment and could prove powerful tools in the way recruitment services are delivered, the REC's Marketing, Media and Creative Sector Group was told.

29 Jun 2009

REC Nursing and Social Care Sector Group calls for reduction in red tape

The proposed new registration scheme for care workers is the latest regulatory measure for care provider to get to grips with.

26 Jun 2009

REC highlights UK industry perspective at Employment Week Conference in Brussels

Kevin Green, the REC’s Chief Executive, was one of the guest speakers yesterday at the 16th annual Employment Week conference and exhibition held at the Management Centre Europe in Brussels.

25 Jun 2009

REC raises curtain on new Institute of Recruitment Professionals

The REC has raised the curtain in spectacular fashion on one of the most significant events to take place in recent times in the UK’s private recruitment industry.

24 Jun 2009

IRP launch survey reveals recession enables recruiters to prove their worth,

According to a new REC survey, which appeared today in an exclusive story in the Financial Times, one in five recruitment professionals questioned have suffered verbal abuse from candidates frustrated by the lack of job opportunities, whilst 59% have seen an increase in the number of candidates demanding to be put forward for unsuitable roles.