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On this page you can find press releases and press coverage that shows you what the REC has done for the MMC Sector Group and what is happening in your industry.


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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.

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.

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.

18 Aug 2010

100 Days Diagnosis - The Government's direction of travel is good: now is the time for concrete action, says Green

Today, the new coalition Government reaches its 100 day milestone with the REC’s overall assessment being that it has the right intentions but now needs to follow-up with concrete action on jobs and regulations.

11 Aug 2010

Latest jobless figures: REC response

The latest ONS jobs figures published this morning show that unemployment is down by 49,000.

05 Aug 2010

Inspired and Hamblyn Selection CEO to lead REC’s MMC sector group

It has been announced today that Steve Hyde, Chief Executive Officer of Inspired and Hamblyn Selection, has been elected as Chair of the REC's Marketing, Media and Creative (MMC) sector group.

04 Aug 2010

AWR Latest - REC puts industry case to new Minister

REC Chief Executive, Kevin Green and Tom Hadley, Director of External Relations met Edward Davey, the new Employment Relations Minister yesterday (Tuesday) to take forward the recruitment industry’s ongoing concerns over the forthcoming Agency Workers Regulations.