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Category: TEAM News

Jul 21
REC Responds to Measures to Increase Employer Uptake and Widen Reach of Occupational Health

Responding to the government’s new plans to boost health in the workplace, the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)’s Deputy Chief Executive Kate Shoesmith said:   “We support this kind of fresh thinking to keep workers healthier, happier and keener to stay in work, given our latest data shows we have more than two million job […]

Jul 14
Breaking News- The Government has suffered a major defeat as the High Court rules that its “strike-breaking” agency worker regulations are unlawful.

The High Court handed down the judgment in the judicial review of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (the 2022 Regulations) that repealed regulation 7. The judge found against the government on ground 1 that the Secretary of State did not comply with the statutory duty to consult in Section […]

Jun 28
REC Responds to Economy 2030 Report

Responding to the latest report from The Economy 2030 Inquiry which is funded by the Nuffield Foundation and published today (Weds), the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:   “We support government looking at a refreshed tax strategy that boosts productivity, better backs business investment and encourages entrepreneurialism.   “According to […]

Jun 22
REC Members Approve New Chair at Successful Annual General Meeting

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is pleased to announce Michelle Mellor will take over as its new Chair later in the year.   Michelle Mellor is founder and director of Cummins Mellor and was voted to replace the existing Chair when their term ends in October. The vote was carried through at the REC’s […]

Apr 20
KPMG & REC – UK Report on Jobs

Economic uncertainty drives stronger rise in temp billings. Read the latest UK Report on jobs from KPMG and REC HERE

Mar 29
Survey finds support for more flexible Apprenticeship Levy

A survey of employers shows strong support for reform of the Apprenticeship Levy, finds the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).     A survey included within the REC’s monthly JobsOutlook, found half of the 200 employers interviewed would benefit from reform of the levy, so apprenticeships are more flexible and accessible for temporary workers. And […]

Mar 27
EAS View on Statutory Rate Increases and Revised KIDs

EAS has received a few queries on NMW increase and revised Key Information Documents (KID) last week so thought it worthwhile to share their view with trade bodies. Please read below for the EAS view: “Paragraph 15 of Regulation 13(A) requires revised KIDs to be given to work-seekers when the details required to be included […]