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21 Nov 2008
Pre-budget report must protect jobs says REC
Ahead of the pre-budget statement on Monday, the REC has called upon Chancellor Alistair Darling to ensure that extra costs are not added to employment at this extremely delicate time for the UK economy.
18 Nov 2008
REC pledges support to new industry counter-fraud forum
The REC has joined forces with recruitment agencies, job boards and law-enforcement organisations in offering its support of SAFER, the counter-fraud forum for the recruitment industry, which was launched at New Scotland Yard today (Tuesday).
17 Nov 2008
REC and Jobcentre Plus announce new partnership to help unemployed back into work
New partnerships are being forged between the REC, recruitment consultants and Jobcentre Plus as part of the package of support being offered by the Government and the private sector to help people who become unemployed.
14 Nov 2008
REC expels member for breaching Code of Practice
The REC has expelled the Suffolk-based company Goose Recruit Ltd for breaching its Code of Professional Practice.
12 Nov 2008
Latest unemployment figures confirm pressure on UK jobs market
The REC’s Chief Executive Kevin Green has responded to the latest ONS labour market statistics which shows a 140,000 increase in the number of people unemployed in the three month period up to September. The rise in the number of people out of work has risen to 1.89 million, the highest in 11 years.
12 Nov 2008
REC responds to Home Office shortage occupation list and highlights concerns for the care sector
The REC has responded to the Government's decision to adopt the Migration Advisory Committee's occupational shortage list by warning that positions in social care may become more difficult to fill as a result.
11 Nov 2008
Policy Forum established to address the key issues facing recruiters in Wales
On Tuesday 4th November, members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) came together in Wales for the first meeting of the Welsh Policy Forum.
07 Nov 2008
Employers recruiting less but paying more for the right people, latest annual recruitment industry report reveals
Turnover in the UK’s recruitment industry hit a record high of more than £27 billion between April 2007 and March 2008, according to the latest annual industry report launched today (Friday, November 7).
06 Nov 2008
Working time opt-out in peril
Following a vote in the European Parliament this week the UK opt-out is now in peril. Commenting on the vote Tom Hadley, Director of External Relations at the REC said “the European Parliament should think twice before removing the opt out. During these difficult times businesses need more flexibility, not less, if they are to survive.
06 Nov 2008
REC welcomes the creation of the Fair Employment Enforcement Board
The REC today welcomed the creation of the Fair Employment Enforcement Board, which held its first meeting on 5th November 2008. The Board has been set up to coordinate the efforts of law enforcement agencies to protect vulnerable workers.
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