10 Apr 2012

REC publishes latest AWR Monitor

The REC is continuing to track the impact of the Agency Workers Regulations through the monthly AWR Monitor. This collates the latest data on the agency market as well as the practical feedback from recruiters who have been at the forefront of trying to make the new regulations work on the ground.

10 Apr 2012

REC/IRP - The Week Ahead

The weekly snapshot of REC and IRP activities including events, launches, external meetings and policy developments with implications for the recruitment industry.

10 Apr 2012

REC Healthcare Meeting shows trust is central to future of public sector resourcing

Last week’s REC Healthcare meeting brought together over 100 specialist recruitment agencies and provided a forum for members to engage with experts on the changes to resourcing and procurement in the NHS.

04 Apr 2012

Government has listened to business on immigration cap levels, says REC

Today the Government has announced that the immigration cap will remain at the current level for 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 instead of being further reduced, as some feared.

03 Apr 2012

Employment law changes will not unleash 'hire and fire' frenzy, says REC

Tom Hadley, Director of Policy & Professional Services at the REC, comments on new measures to streamline dismissal procedures for smaller businesses which come into force on Friday.

03 Apr 2012

Kevin Green Interview - Escouter Magazine

02 Apr 2012

REC/IRP - The Week Ahead

02 Apr 2012

The Teaching Agency - changes to the regulation of teachers

02 Apr 2012

Youth employment – Government launches Youth Contract, REC gives recruitment industry perspective

30 Mar 2012

AWR six months on - Regulations have created rallying call rather than final call for UK's agency market, says REC

April 1st 2012 marks six months since the controversial Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) came into force. Although the new rules have created significant bureaucracy and cost for the UK's £25 billion recruitment industry, the demand for temporary and contract staff has remained strong and looks set to grow over the coming year.

REC Compliance Review

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Renew your 2012 REC Membership

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Your AWR Advisor

Providing everything you need to ensure that your business, your clients, your people and your candidates are prepared for the implementation of the Agency Workers Regulations.

Youth Employment Taskforce and Charter

The Youth Employment Charter is an initiative through which REC Members pledge to help reduce youth unemployment, and showcases existing good practice within the industry to reach out to the next generation of workers.

Promoting cooperation between the private recruitment industry and Jobcentre Plus

REC is committed to working with Jobcentre Plus to encourage co-operation in helping to get people back into work.

Recruitment 2020 - Working with Employers

The future of recruitment is vital to everyone. It’s REC's duty to reflect the hard work and ethical stance of REC recruiters to their clients, and in turn to help clients navigate their journey to “best practice” recruitment partnerships.