Recruitment & Employment Confederation

Last year, Winifred B Kagere, MBA , CIPD walked away from RECLive24 with new knowledge, valuable contacts and a fresh perspective on the recruitment industry. This year, It looks like she’s going to be bringing her team. Why? Because #RECLive25 is the recruitment event of the year! Hear from top speakers, connect with like-minded professionals and gain the insights you need to succeed. 📍 Join us in London on 10 June – Book your ticket today! 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4aHn4wo #FutureOfRecruitment #Leadership

May your home be filled with warmth, joy, and the love of family and friends this Eid! From everyone at the REC we wish you a joyful Eid.

Gain exclusive insights from the 2025 Talking Recruitment Webinar! 🎥 The recruitment landscape is evolving, are you prepared? In the recent Talking Recruitment Webinar, REC experts: Neil Carberry, Chief Executive, Patrick Milnes, Campaigns & Government Relations Manager and Melissa Mhondoro, Legal Advice Manager break down the latest market trends, legal updates, and REC’s work to support members. 💡 Key insights include: ✅ Market update – The current state of the sector and what’s next ✅ Policy & legal developments – Key changes coming from 6 April and beyond ✅ Campaign updates – How REC is addressing members’ biggest concerns 🔍 Stay informed and get the knowledge you need to navigate 2025 with confidence. 🎬 Watch on demand now 👉https://bit.ly/445x41d #TalkingRecruitment #REC #RecruitmentInsights #HR #Employment

Aideen Duggan CertRP, Founder and Director of Keenan Recruitment, shares why standards matter and how adhering to the high industry standards the REC sets helps her sleep better at night and creates a competitive edge for her business. 💪 #RECcompliance #Standardsmatter #Recruitmentcompliance

📢 April #RECMemberNetwork meetings – Join us! 📢 Our next round of REC Member Networks is here! These sessions are a great chance to connect with fellow recruiters, hear the latest industry insights, and discuss key topics shaping our sector, like the Employments Rights Bill. 📍 Newcastle – 2 April with REC Account Manager Kelli McDonnell 📍 Bristol – 3 April with REC Chief Executive Neil Carberry & Zack Sebbana, sponsored by HSBC 📍 Birmingham – 24 April with REC Account Managers Niamh Hough & Joseph Solich, joined by Chartergate Services From market trends to legal updates, our forums help you stay ahead. Register now and be part of the conversation! 🔗 https://bit.ly/41haL79 #RECNetwork #Recruitment #HR #IndustryInsights

📈#JobsOutlook: Recovering employer confidence delivered good news before Spring Statement, but much still to do to get businesses hiring. Perceptions of how the UK economy was performing were two points higher, at net: -23, compared to the three months to December. And their confidence in making investment and hiring decisions improved by one point, to net: -4, in that most recent quarter compared to the three months to December. Key findings include: 💠Short-term permanent hiring sentiment saw an improvement in February (net: +10), lifting overall sentiment by two percentage points to net: +6, for the quarter after a more subdued January (net: +3). 💠Medium-term permanent hiring intentions also improved to net: +5, with a particularly strong February uplift (net: +9). The North led regional sentiment with a robust net: +17. 💠Mid-sized businesses (50–249 employees) remained the most confident in medium-term permanent hiring, reaching net: +19, outpacing both large firms (net: +12) and small businesses (net: +1). 💠Sentiment around short-term use of temporary and contract workers stabilised over the quarter, returning to positive territory in February (net: +3) after dips in December and January. The Midlands stood out as the most optimistic region for short-term temp hiring (net: +13). 💠Medium-term hiring sentiments for temporary workers also improved by 1 percentage point to net: +2, primarily fuelled by a strong rebound in February (net: +6). Regional sentiment across the quarter was mixed. Optimism in the Midlands (net: +15) and the North (net: +9) was counterbalanced by net negative sentiment in London (net: -5) and outside England (net: -15). Read more: https://bit.ly/43uBLBE

In a fierce commentary in today's Daily Telegraph, Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of REC, takes aim at the government’s recent unwarranted jibes about healthcare staffing companies.   In his article, Neil writes: 🗣️ Health Secretary Wes Streeting is wrong to criticise firms that provided the essential workers who supported the country through the Covid-19 pandemic. 💰 There is a cap on costs for affordable, on-framework agency supply of temporary staff – yet most of these rates haven’t increased since 2016. Imagine not receiving a pay rise in almost a decade... 🔄 Flexible work is a reality in the NHS. It’s a misconception to think an internal recruitment agency could solve the ongoing challenges. 🤝 If labour truly believes in partnership between the private sector and workers, it’s time to redesign a system that’s currently failing everyone involved.   What are your thoughts on this? Should the government take a more balanced approach to working with healthcare staffing firms?   #Healthcare #Staffing #NHS #Recruitment #Leadership #Policy

Stay ahead of the competition & win more business! The market is changing is your business ready? Join us for our exclusive EDI Forum: Winning New Business in the Changing Market, where industry leaders and recruitment experts will share practical strategies to help your business stand out. 🔥 What to expect: ✅ Tips for navigating ethical challenges in AI ✅ Practical tools for building successful client relationships though EDI ✅ Best practice around EDI legal requirements 📅 Event Details: 📍 Location: REC London Office 📅 Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025 ⏰ Time: 09:00 – 13:00 💡 This is your chance to stay ahead of the curve! Don’t miss out—register now and take the next step toward a more inclusive and successful future. 🔗 Register Now: https://bit.ly/3FyvLh8 #EDI #DiversityInRecruitment #WinningBusiness #InclusiveHiring #EthicalRecruitment #RecruitmentLeadership

🚨 One Week to Go! 🚨 REC members - don’t miss out on an incredible opportunity! The TEAM Network Annual Conference is happening next Friday, 4th April, and as an REC member, you get exclusive access at a special rate. 📍 Chesford Grange Hotel & Spa, Warwickshire 🎤 Featuring REC’s very own Neil Carberry, plus other top industry speakers 🤝 Peer-to-peer networking, roundtable workshops, and business growth insights If you’ve been curious about the TEAM conference, this is the perfect chance to experience it first-hand. Time is running out - book now for your exclusive discount! 👉https://bit.ly/43peaCl #TEAMNetworkAnnualConference #REC #MemberPerks

Commenting on today’s Spring Statement, the REC Chief Executive, Neil Carberry said: Success for the Chancellor and the government comes from economic growth – but growth comes from private sector success. The rise in Employer’s National Insurance, anti-business rhetoric, and impractical employment regulations are holding businesses back. We need real action on apprenticeship reform, bureaucracy reduction, and industrial strategy to unlock the full potential of the labour market." On the NHS workforce crisis, REC Chief Executive Neil Carberry sets the record straight: ⚠️ Blaming agencies for high staffing costs misses the point. A nine-year freeze in agency pay rates has pushed NHS Trusts towards costly off-framework solutions. Agencies are ready to be partners in solving the crisis – but they must be treated as part of the solution, not the problem. 🔗 Read the full response here: https://bit.ly/4l87rDe