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18 Jan 2013

REC Technology sector group welcomes new chairman

The REC is delighted to welcome on board a new chairman to the REC Technology sector group.

09 Jan 2013

Report on Jobs: Growth of staff placements eases in December

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies.

08 Jan 2013

Industry Campaigns for 2013

Our aim in 2013 is to continue amplifying the industry’s campaigning voice on a regional, national and European level.

21 Dec 2012

Treasury Minister David Gauke responds to REC on key taxation challenges

The REC has received an official response from the Treasury on key taxation challenges facing the recruitment industry.

20 Dec 2012

REC Policy Briefing: Immigration changes - December 2012

13 Dec 2012

Government set to amend IR35 legislation to cover ‘office holders’

Addressing tax avoidance remains a priority for government. However, the key is to ensure this does not have unintended consequences for legitimate contractors, freelancers and interim managers.

06 Dec 2012

Social media and mobile technology will revolutionise the recruitment industry

Technology will be used by candidates to navigate the recruitment process and enable recruiters to explore their particular niche in the market according to a new report launched by REC Technology.

05 Dec 2012

Chancellor must support young jobseekers, promote flexible labour market and tackle tax abuses - REC

Kevin Green speaks ahead of chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement this afternoon.

20 Nov 2012

Life and work in a global city - the need to improve STEM education

Making improvements to how we approach and teach science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are vital to creating a successful economy.

16 Nov 2012

Employer organisations can drive good recruitment campaigns

Director of Policy Tom Hadley discusses some of the key issues that were raised at the DWP business organisation roundtable at the REC.