The REC is stepping up its Agency Workers Regulations campaign from next month through a series of regional workshops at which members can learn more about how these industry-changing rules will impact on their businesses.

The REC has responded to the findings of a new report which has shown that employers’ demands for migrant workers has increased in the first six months of the year.

It has been confirmed that the Government has granted an extension to the Jobsearch scheme for high end job seekers which the REC has been undertaking under the auspices of the Department of Work and Pensions.

After 12 years of service, Fiona Coombe, the REC’s Director of Professional Services, will be leaving the organisation this month to pursue other interests.

Students receiving their GCSE results today (Tuesday) need support to explore the options open to them and to equip themselves with the skills and abilities that employers now demand.

The REC has announced it is changing the date of its National Convention and IRP Awards. The events will now take place on Tuesday October 26 instead of Wednesday October 20.

Rod Harris, Director of Reynolds Recruitment, has been elected the new Chair of the REC's Drivers Sector Group.

Kevin Green, the REC's Chief Executive, will be appearing on the BBC's Six O'Clock and Ten O'Clock News tonight to put a recruitment industry perspective on the challenges facing school-leavers who received their A level results today.

With the UK jobs market continuing to feel the squeeze, what are the immediate and longer term employment prospects for the thousands of school-leavers due to receive their A level results today?

The REC's Engineering & Technical sector group has reminded members to watch out for errant clauses and liabilities in their client terms and conditions, as these present a risk to members’ businesses.