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Sector Profile - Accounting & Financial Services 2009
In the midst of a recession that has largely been blamed on the financial services sector, the Government has stated its faith in the importance of financial services and the contribution financial firms make to the UK economy. The sector employs one million workers, accounts for 8% of national output and provides almost 14% of UK tax revenue.Sector Profile - Construction 2009
This sector profile has been produced for the REC Industry Research Unit as a guide and overview foragencies in the construction sector. The aim is to assist agencies in understanding the structure of
their marketplace and to develop insightful and effective business plans.
Sector Profile - Education 2009
This sector profile has been produced by the Cordoba Consulting Group for the REC IndustryResearch Unit as a guide and overview for agencies in the Education sector. The aim is to assist
agencies in understanding the structure of their marketplace and to develop insightful and
effective business plans.
The Education sector is one of the seed beds of future economic and social strength in the UK
Sector Profile - Engineering and Technical 2009
The REC Engineering & Technical Sector Group represents agencies that operate in a variety of industry sectors that employ workers in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines.Sector Profile - Medical 2009
This sector profile has been produced as a guide and overview for agencies in the medical sector. Theaim is to assist them in understanding the structure of their marketplace and to help them to develop
insightful and effective business plans.
Sector Profile - Nursing and Social Care 2009
This sector profile has been produced by Cordoba Consulting for the REC Industry Research Unit as a guide and overview for agencies in the Nursing and Social Care sector, or considering entering that sector. The aim is to provide an understanding of the structure of the marketplace as an input to insightful and effective business plans.Sector Profile - Technology 2009
The Technology sector is a major part of UK industry and employment, not only in terms of the organisation employing technology professionals, but in terms of manufacturing and service businesses dedicated to that sector.Sector Profile: Drivers 2009
The Driving sector is defined by including drivers of all types of vehicles with warehousing and storage occupations, which together form a discreet segment in the wider Logistics market. Temporary and contract staffing is a vital component in the efficiency of Logistics and Transport organisations.Sector Profile: Industrial 2010
In manufacturing and other sectors where ‘blue collar’ workers are employed, competitive strength often depends on process effi ciency and the extent to which costs can be controlled. Employers in the Industrial sector benefi t greatly from the fl exibility that a temporary workforce provides and the control over costs that can be gained.Sector Profile: Pharmaceutical & Scientific 2010
Successfully supplying a skilled workforce to the UK Pharmaceutical & Scientifi c sector will have a real impact on the economic position of the UK, the growth it can achieve and its place in the world economy. As the Chemical Industries Association 2010 Manifesto states:“Every working day, chemical and pharmaceutical business right across the UK add £30 million to our country’s balance of trade”.
Sector Profile: Sales & Retail 2010
The Sales and Retail sector employs over three million workers in the UK and is recognised as having significant social and economic infl uence as a result. It is said that around 40% of adults have worked in the sector at some point in their lives.Sector Profile: Technology 2020
This report aims to inform and stimulate debate about the future shape of recruitment. Providing new insight and opinions to engage stakeholders in a strategic debate about the future, the contents of the report will also offer a new data source for the senior managers in recruitment as they prepare compelling and insightful business plans for the short and medium term. On both counts, this appreciation of technology trends will create competitive advantage for REC members and their clients.Sector Profiles: Childcare 2010
A total workforce of 350,000, across an employer base of 17,000 makes the formal Childcare sector a relatively small market for recruitment and staffing agencies. A fragmented market dominated by small firms means there is scope for consolidation.Technology Profile - Skills Shortages in the ICT Workplace
Skill Shortages in the ICT Workplace’ looks at the complex issues that are preventing talent entering the ICT workplace. Based on interviews with employers, educators and recruiters report concludes by recommending five fundamental changes employers could make to make ICT an attractive and accessible career destination for candidates:Technology Sector: Recruitment-2022
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Salary and Benefits Survey 2007
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