The REC has welcomed the Government’s plans outlined in Building Britain’s Future to provide support to people out of work. However the REC has warned that these new measures must be consistent with the Government’s approach to future employment regulations.

Social networking sites have been changing the face of recruitment and could prove powerful tools in the way recruitment services are delivered, the REC's Marketing, Media and Creative Sector Group was told.

The proposed new registration scheme for care workers is the latest regulatory measure for care provider to get to grips with.

Kevin Green, the REC’s Chief Executive, was one of the guest speakers yesterday at the 16th annual Employment Week conference and exhibition held at the Management Centre Europe in Brussels.

According to a new REC survey, which appeared today in an exclusive story in the Financial Times, one in five recruitment professionals questioned have suffered verbal abuse from candidates frustrated by the lack of job opportunities, whilst 59% have seen an increase in the number of candidates demanding to be put forward for unsuitable roles.

The REC has raised the curtain in spectacular fashion on one of the most significant events to take place in recent times in the UK’s private recruitment industry.

REC Drivers Sector Group member, Contact Industrial, has been chosen to supply drivers at the Manchester International Festival, the world's first international festival of original new work and special events, which runs from July 2-19.

Apologies to any members affected by todays technical difficulties - the REC is currently experiencing problems with both telephone and email systems. These issues are being addressed and we are assured of a swift resolution.

Commitment to the diversity agenda is still important even during a recession, was the conclusion of a recent meeting of the REC’s Diversity and Inclusion Forum.

The GLA revoked the licence of REC member Extrastaff this week.