What will happen to the jobs market in 2011?
Last week two influential organisations made their predictions for the jobs market in 2011.
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REC to provide additional AWR support for its members
The AWR are due to be implemented next October and the REC is now getting ready to launch a wide-ranging support programme to help recruitment agencies and business leaders prepare for the legislation.
Anti-competitive behaviour condemned by the REC
The REC has been investigating anti-competitive behaviour by 7 recruitment businesses that operate in the construction sector and last Friday it revealed its findings.
Action is needed before UK talent shortage becomes critical
The government must prioritise the up-skilling of workers in areas where the UK has skills shortages.
Ed Davey visits the REC to discuss industry concerns
Discussions between the government and recruitment bodies regarding the AWR are going ahead as promised.
Umbrella company contractors are essential
Following David Cameron’s ringing endorsement last week; a recent report has further highlighted the strength of the UK’s contracting sector.
Umbrella company locum doctors should be welcomed
The REC recently hit back at the way the Department of Health focuses on the money that is spent on locum staff instead of concentrating on the advantages they bring to the National Health Service.
Why do contractors need clearance before they can apply?
Contractors sometimes lose the opportunity to secure a government contract because the department in question demands that bidders already have security clearance.
Do foreign sports stars provide more value than scientists?
The government’s plan to impose an immigration cap on non European Union migrants is again causing concern amongst professional recruiters.
The public sector needs umbrella company contractors
The REC is worried that the public expenditure cuts announced in the CSR will lead to kneejerk cuts in staffing budgets.
What next for umbrella company contractor recruitment?
The UK recruitment sector needs to be on the lookout for opportunities during the economic recovery, according to an economist from Barclays Corporate.
FSB says micro firms should be exempt from new pension laws
The requirement for all employees to be enrolled automatically into a pension scheme is due to be implemented in 2012, but it seems there are still some aspects of the legislation that are causing concern.
Preparation essential if recruiters want to branch out overseas
The Netherlands could be just the place for recruiters to go if they want to expand their business into mainland Europe.
Contractors face a continued period of instability
Dr John Philpott, the chief economist at the CIPD, believes that the executive search market will continue to grow because neither the public nor the private sector has the ability to find and retain highly skilled workers.
Industry bodies respond to Osborne’s speech
As expected, the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review confirmed that a significant amount of jobs will be lost in the public sector.
Contractor prospects heavily determinant on skills level
Umbrella company contractors looking for executive roles will have been encouraged by the recent comments of Dr John Philpott.