Recruitment & Employment Confederation

Have you reserved your seat yet? 🤔 Join us at our Legal and Compliance Summit on the 1 May in London, as we discuss all the big legislative changes taking place and what actions you need to take now. From the Employment Rights Bill, to the new risk regime for recruiters working with umbrella companies, we've got you covered. This is an exclusive, member-only, free event and your opportunity to ask our team any questions you may have. Reserve your seat now 👉 https://ow.ly/nxP850VufMB Thank you to our sponsors for the summit JMW Solicitors LLP! #legalupdates #compliance *** Not a member yet? Find out more about REC membership and our upcoming events and member only resources 👉 https://ow.ly/XFcs50VufMA

The latest #ReportOnJobs survey indicated a further reduction in hiring activity in March. Panel members frequently mentioned that economic uncertainty, tighter recruitment budgets and reduced client activity had weighed on staff hiring. The availability of staff increased sharply in March, with the rate of growth the quickest seen since December 2020. 💠Overall demand for staff continued to weaken at the end of the first quarter, with the respective seasonally adjusted index posting in contraction territory for the seventeenth month in a row. 💠Three of the four monitored English regions signalled a reduction in permanent placements, with the steepest fall in the North of England. London bucked the wider trend and recorded a renewed, albeit modest, expansion. Read more: https://bit.ly/4lq10LP

🎉 Today, we celebrate our members and the amazing work they do, impacting not just their clients and candidates but also the local community. To give you a glimpse of what makes the recruitment industry so special, we’ve asked Gemma Downing 🎤, Co-Owner of Mixxos Group, Niki Turner-Harding, Senior Vice President & Country Head at Adecco UK & Ireland and Kim McCafferty MIRP Cert RP from TaskMaster Resources to share why they're proud to be a part of it. 👇 Join us in recognising and thanking all the dedicated recruiters for their hard work and commitment to making a positive difference in people's lives. ❤️ Happy International Recruiters Day! 🌟

With the advancements in tech and the need to stay productive, it's important to provide a service that not only helps businesses grow but also delivers high-quality talent. In our next spotlight for International Recruiters Day, we spoke to Kim McCafferty MIRP Cert RP from TaskMaster Resources Resources Ltd, who shared how her journey from trainee to Business Development Manager has led to real change in Scotland’s industrial sector. Kim’s passion lies in empowering people, building long-term partnerships, and transforming temporary roles into career-launching opportunities. From winning the Scottish Business Award 2024 to opening new branches and supporting communities, her story is a powerful reminder that recruitment, done right, changes lives. #IRD25 #REC #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition

In our next spotlight for International Recruiters Day, we spoke to Niki Turner-Harding, Senior Vice President & Country Head at Adecco UK & Ireland — the UK’s largest staffing and recruitment services provider. Niki shared how Adecco is redefining the future of work by staying people-first while embracing AI, leading initiatives in ED&I, and supporting communities through partnerships with organistions like Barnardo’s. From championing women's health to empowering young people and veterans, their impact reaches far beyond placements. 💬 “We’re on a mission to make work mean more — and we’re just getting started.” #IRD25 #REC #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition

Happy International Recruiters Day to all the powerhouse recruiters around the world! Our first video message comes from REC member Gemma Downing 🎤, Co-Owner of Mixxos Group. She talks about the importance of understanding the types of people you serve and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process. Happy International Recruiters Day, and stay tuned for more amazing video messages from REC members. #IRD25 #REC #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition

Happy International Recruiters Day to all the powerhouse recruiters around the world! Throughout this great day, we will be sharing the video messages of outstanding recruitment expertise from the UK. Thank you for connecting talented individuals with opportunities that allow them to grow and thrive. Keep up the great work, and continue making a positive impact in the world of recruitment! Find out more about the REC and the work we do here: www.rec.uk.com #IRD25 #REC #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #ThankYouRecruiters

🎥 Throwback to #RECLive24… and what a day it was! 🚀 Last year, we brought together incredible speakers, game-changing insights, and 300+ industry pros for a day of learning, networking, and innovation. But if you thought #RECLive24 was good… just wait for #RECLive25! 👀 This year, we’re taking it to the next level - bigger conversations, sharper insights, and even more opportunities to get ahead in the market of today and the opportunity of tomorrow. 📅 10 June 2025 | King’s Place, London 🎟 Tickets are on sale now - don’t miss out! 👉https://bit.ly/4aHn4wo #Recruitment #Talent #FutureOfWork #Networking #AI #HR

The #EmploymentRightsBill is set to introduce key reforms that could significantly impact the way your recruitment business works. With the Government deferring many details to secondary legislation, there’s still time to shape how these changes will be implemented. The REC will continue to engage with policymakers to ensure your voice is heard. To help you cut through the noise, our new Employment Rights Bill hub covers what’s on the horizon, when the changes will take effect and why the changes to the bill matter. 📢Head over to the #RECEmploymentRightsBillHub to understand how you can navigate these changes and understand their impact on your business. Discover the Employment Rights Bill Hub here: https://bit.ly/4l1Yv1X #EmploymentRights #AgencyWorkers

📣 Ready to take the next step in your recruitment career? There’s still time to enrol onto an REC qualification and get qualified in 2024 - but don’t wait too long! The deadline to join our August cohort is 15 May. Gain the skills, confidence, and credentials to stand out in a competitive market. Whether you’re new to recruitment or aiming for leadership, there’s a qualification to match your goals. 🎓 Make this the year you invest in you. 👉 Learn more and enrol now: https://bit.ly/4awFbUI