REC Nursing and Social Care

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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 Nursing & Social Care Group.

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08 Sep 2010

REC overwhelmed by members’ feedback on Qualifications Review.

Extensive feedback has been received from recruiters by the REC’s Academy for Business as part of its current Qualifications Review.

08 Sep 2010

Report on Jobs shows permanent placements rose at weakest rate for 10 months

Report on Jobs published today by the REC and KPMG shows that the number of people placed in new jobs by recruitment consultancies continued to increase in August, but growth slowed further from March’s peak. The latest rises in both permanent and temporary staff appointments were the least marked for 10 months.

07 Sep 2010

ONS data shows mixed picture on public sector employment

Official ONS data on public sector employment has confirmed a mixed picture across different regions and sectors. This is consistent with the REC’s Report on Jobs data which shows that expenditure cuts are starting to impact on employment opportunities in the public sector.

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.

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.