Hundreds of recruitment agencies across the UK entered into the spirit of National Temporary Workers Week last week to celebrate the contribution made by their temporary, contract and interim staff.

Just under 200 delegates attended the REC’s third Agency Summit yesterday. This was the flagship event of National Temporary Workers Week and provided members with a chance to air their views about the possible impact the EU’s Agency Workers Directive could have on their businesses.

Just under 200 delegates attended the REC’s third Agency Summit yesterday. This was the flagship event of National Temporary Workers Week and provided members with a chance to air their views about the possible impact the EU’s Agency Workers Directive could have on their businesses.

Today’s Report on Jobs shows that the job market deteriorated at a slower pace in May, as the rates of decline in placements and billings eased further.

The REC's Chief Executive Kevin Green will be hosting meetings with members in Wales and the South West regions next week (June 10 and 11).

The REC's Nursing and Social Care Sector Group has responded to national newspaper claims today that a reverse online auction system developed for NHS trusts and local authorities is being used to purchase care for vulnerable elderly people.