The REC has won a victory in its fight to persuade the government not to extend the Gangmaster Licensing Authority.
Recruitment licensing decision to benefit umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
The REC is calling for the current enforcement mechanism for the recruitment sector to be protected and enhanced.
Recruiters against licensing » Read the full story
The REC is concerned that the government’s proposed immigration cap will lead to a greater skills shortage in certain sectors. However, this has annoyed some contractors who feel threatened by cheap labour from outside the EU.
Concerns over affect of immigration cap » Read the full story
Contractors could be better off as a result of George Osborne’s announcement that the income tax threshold will change. The REC said that temporary agency workers who only work for short periods will be especially delighted with the budget announcement.
The REC responds positively to Tuesday’s budget » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors working in the public sector can take comfort from recent comments made by Sir Peter Gershon. Gershon has already published a review into public sector efficiency in the UK and he was a special adviser to the Tories during the run up to the recent election.
Public sector contracts unlikely to dry up immediately » Read the full story
A decrease in IT budgets could mean that contractors are expected to work harder this year. ReThink Recuitment conducted a study that shows that two thirds of decision makers in IT think workloads will increase over the remaining months of 2010.
IT contractors expected to do more with a smaller budget » Read the full story
Contractors and freelancers with their own limited company, as well as interim workers who use the services of an umbrella company could soon discover exactly where they sit under the Agency Workers Directive.
New MPs to review the agency workers directive » Read the full story
The REC is urging the new coalition government not to make any drastic cuts from the public sector budget.
REC calls for public sector to be handled with care » Read the full story
Andrew Lansley, the new Health Secretary, has announced that family doctors rather than locums will be responsible for out-of-hours care.
Medical locums and recruiters key to NHS challenges » Read the full story
The agency workers directive could have an adverse affect on contractors working in the oil and gas industry according to the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce.
Will the agency workers directive be reviewed under the new government? » Read the full story
Following it’s successful ‘on the road’ tour, the REC has stepped up it’s campaign to educate recruiters and clients about the impact of the forthcoming Agency Worker’s Directive.
Preparations continue ahead of the agency workers directive » Read the full story
According to the Institute for Employment Studies (IES), the proposed hike in employer’s national insurance contributions will have a relatively small impact on the permanent employment market in the UK.
Impact of national insurance rise could be exaggerated » Read the full story
According to some reports, there are as many as 100,000 umbrella company workers who are predominately based in an office environment, and these are the very people who are set to benefit from a new group established by the REC.
It’s bums on seats at most umbrella companies » Read the full story
The REC’s ‘On The Road’ tour has been set-up as part of an on-going plan by the REC to better educate it’s members about the issues facing recruitment in this country, and how they can prepare themselves for the challenges that lie ahead.
REC gets ready for the Agency Workers Directive » Read the full story
The REC has had to postpone an upcoming workshop about improved recruitment practices in the public sector due to the flight disruption caused by the Icelandic volcano, Eyjafjallajökull.
Contractors and recruiters affected by travel disruption » Read the full story
The REC’s latest report on jobs shows that in March growth in temporary placements reached the strongest level for nearly 3 years. This proves the “vital flexibility” that temporary and contract workers, including umbrella company contractors, provide for UK businesses.
Temporary and permanent recruitment on the rise » Read the full story
