Released on 30 July 2009
The close of the consultation on the Agency Workers Directive at the end of the week (31st July) is a significant milestone in the implementation of controversial new EU regulations that have been debated in Brussels and Whitehall since 1999.
“It’s crunch time for flexible jobs” says REC in response to Government consultation on the Agency Workers Directive
Thursday, July 30th, 2009Skills shortages still persist in some areas of the labour market, says REC
Monday, June 15th, 2009The REC has told the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), the body set up to advise the Home Office on immigration policy, that access to the UK labour market needs to be flexible to help get the economy out of the recession.
REC insists that Limited Company Contractors should still be able to opt out
Friday, June 12th, 2009In its response to the consultation launched by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), the REC has stressed that Regulation 32 -which allows limited companies to opt out of the provisions of the Employment Agencies Act - must remain.
REC report highlights crackdown on members falling short of prescribed professional standards
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009The REC’s 2008 Annual Complaints Report highlights its continuous crackdown on member agencies found in non-compliance with its ten point Code of Professional Practice.
PASA announcement
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009Released on 13 May 2009
It has been announced that the activities of the NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency (PASA) will be phased out with procurement service responsibilities in the NHS being handled by the OGC.
REC promotes industry role at Conservative Spring Forum
Monday, April 27th, 2009The Conservative Party’s Spring Forum focused on several initiatives which could have a direct bearing on the recruitment industry and jobs market. The REC attended this event and provided an industry perspective at a number of the fringe events.
The Importance of being a Member of REC
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009The REC, or the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, is the UK’s only professional organisation dedicated to the recruitment industry. In the UK, there are estimated to be over 1,375,000 temporary workers working in the country every week, and each year, recruitment agencies place more than 787,000 of these temp workers in permanent positions. With so many people working through temp agencies, it’s incredibly important that these agencies be a member of REC.
350 recruitment agencies sign up to Government job search initiative
Monday, April 20th, 2009A total of 350 private sector recruitment agencies have signed up to a government initiative which is offering specialist job search support to newly unemployed professionals and executives.
Different Career Opportunities in UK Medical Field
Saturday, April 11th, 2009The UK medical field offers great career opportunities with the many job openings in its huge medical field. Pursuing a medical career is a very noble career as you get to help people who are ill and need of help. With the improvement in the medical sphere, there are various job opportunities available in this area.
Tips To Launch Your Career in the UK Medical Field
Thursday, April 9th, 2009The UK has recently opened its doors to medical practitioners from all over the world, serving in various specialties. The UK government implemented this with the intention of increasing the number of medical professionals in the country, and to expand the expertise and availability of specialty doctors in UK.
