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06 Jan 2009
Michael Page International joins REC
The REC announces today that Michael Page International plc, a market leader in global recruitment, has joined its membership.
05 Jan 2009
REC response to GLA consultation on fees
The REC has responded to the Gangmasters Licensing Authority’s consultation on their fees structure for April 2009-2010.
03 Jan 2009
REC statement on NHS agency staff spend
The REC has issued the following statement in response to information that has been released on agency staff rates in the NHS.
02 Jan 2009
REC’s former CEO Marcia Roberts awarded MBE
The REC is delighted to announce that its former Chief Executive Marcia Roberts has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List for her services to diversity and the recruitment industry.
24 Dec 2008
REC takes forward industry concerns on new NHS Contract for non-clinical staff
The REC is continuing to take forward the views and concerns of agencies with regards to the new contract for non-clinical temporary staff within the NHS.
23 Dec 2008
REC pledges continued commitment to rooting out rogue agencies
The REC has welcomed today's annual report from the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate, which underlines the Government's commitment to effective enforcement of agency regulations. The REC is in regular dialogue with the Department for Business and has consistently campaigned for the activities of rogue labour providers to be addressed.
22 Dec 2008
Further confusion for recruiters as restrictions remain on Bulgarians and Romanians
The Government has decided to retain work restrictions on Bulgarians and Romanians. Only limited numbers of citizens from these countries will be allowed to be employed in the UK in the agricultural and food processing sectors. Higher skilled workers maybe able to obtain work permit to work in the UK through the points based system on the same basis as non-EU citizens.
17 Dec 2008
Avril comes top in REC qualification
Avril Jenkins of Carlisle Managed Solutions has distinguished herself by becoming the top student in the REC's Certificate in Recruitment Practice in which she attained a Distinction.
17 Dec 2008
Recruiters up to the challenge as jobless figures rise again, says REC
Kevin Green, the Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation has responded to today’s news that unemployment figures have risen again by 137,000 to 1.86 million.
16 Dec 2008
Leading global specialist recruitment firm joins REC
The REC announces today that Hays plc, the leading global specialist recruitment company, has joined its membership.
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