Recruitment & Employment Confederation

A big thank you to Andrew Harvey as he steps down after six years as Chair of the REC’s Remuneration and Appointments Committee. His dedication and expertise have helped shape our Board and committees. His leadership will be much missed!

The OBR’s latest assessment reinforces employers’ concerns: rising costs and lost flexibility risk holding back hiring and growth. Ministers must rethink guaranteed hours reforms to protect agency work and job creation. bit.ly/4kovfof

🚨7 DAYS TO GO!!! One week until the #RECAwards26 brings the recruitment industry together for a night of celebration, recognition and entertainment. We’re looking forward to celebrating this year’s shortlisted individuals, teams and businesses, finding out who takes home the trophies and enjoying a brilliant evening hosted by Ben Hanlin. See you on 5 November at the InterContinental London – The O2! #RECAwards2026 #RECAwards

Don’t just do the job. Know the job. Recruitment takes more than experience. Understanding the legislation, knowing best practice and making informed decisions all play a part in delivering a professional service to clients and candidates. #RECQualifications help you build the knowledge and confidence to back up your experience, whatever stage of your recruitment career you're at. Explore our qualifications and find the right next step for you👉bit.ly/3IT6BID

Budget 2026: welcome measures on investment and AI, but a missed opportunity for business and jobs. No action on rising employment costs, no recognition of guaranteed hours concerns, and too little ambition on youth unemployment. Read our analysis: bit.ly/4zTAEbo

Make your voice heard on guaranteed hours. Help your MP understand the value of agency work and labour market flexibility. Download our template letter, personalise it and send it to your local MP: bit.ly/4zck5Hf #GuaranteedHours #EmploymentRightsAct

Today’s Budget falls short of the action needed to build confidence to hire. We’re calling for lower employment costs, an agency exemption from guaranteed hours rules and a more flexible Growth and Skills Levy. Our response: bit.ly/48j3qGB #Budget2026

Could a different job title be hiding the skills you need? In the latest episode of our Talking Recruitment podcast, Indeed’s Matt Burney joins Maxine Bligh to discuss transferable skills, apprenticeships and hiring for potential. Listen: bit.ly/491w1jK

Choosing the right technology for your recruitment business takes more than finding a tool that looks promising. How do you assess suppliers, weigh up the risks, understand the return on investment and make sure new technology works for your business? Join the REC for a half-day interactive masterclass this January, bringing together practical demonstrations, industry expertise and real-world examples to help you make informed decisions about buying and implementing AI. 📍 Manchester | 26 January 📍 London | 27 January 📍 Birmingham | 28 January Find out more and book your place: bit.ly/4i8K9xt #Recruitment #ArtificialIntelligence #RecruitmentTechnology #RECRoadshow

The countdown is on. In just 10 days, we’ll be bringing the recruitment industry together to recognise the individuals, teams and businesses making a real difference. The shortlist has been announced, but there’s still one big question: who will take home the trophies? Join us in counting down to the REC Awards 2026, hosted by Ben Hanlin at the InterContinental London – The O2 on 5 November. Book your table now👉bit.ly/4ezmN0R #RECAwards #RECAwards2026

UK job postings reached their highest level since March 2024, according to October's REC Labour Market Tracker. 📈 September saw 1.9 million active job postings, up 12.1% on August and 11.8% year-on-year. Explore the latest figures: bit.ly/4e0i09v

What could employment status reform mean for recruiters? The Government is consulting on changes to worker status tests, stronger enforcement and new protections for the self-employed. Find out what the proposals could mean for your business. 📅 Consultation closes on 8 January 2027 🔗 bit.ly/4sjW3bq

What does it take to be a great recruiter? The REC Academy’s popular Introduction to Recruitment course explores the skills, behaviours and mindset behind successful recruitment — from mastering the fundamentals to building relationships, improving efficiency, strengthening your sales approach and setting ambitious goals. Whether you're new to recruitment or looking to sharpen your approach, it’s practical learning designed to help you build confidence and perform at your best. Corporate members: make the most of what’s already included in your membership. Get your team set up and start learning today. 👉 bit.ly/4qGPDBv #RECAcademy #RecruitmentCareer #ProfessionalDevelopment #RecruitmentTraining

The music’s playing, the drinks are flowing and someone’s already claimed the dancefloor. With the #RECAwards26 just around the corner, we’re looking forward to another night of celebrating the people who make recruitment what it is — with great company, live entertainment and plenty of reasons to raise a glass. We’ll see you on 5 November at the InterContinental London – The O2. And if last year is anything to go by, the dancefloor won’t stay empty for long. 👉bit.ly/4ezmN0R #RECAwards #RECAwards2026

🚨November is shaping up to be a busy month for REC-TRN Member Meetups, with seven events taking place across the country. From London to Glasgow, Newcastle to Cambridge, we’re bringing recruitment leaders together to discuss the issues affecting their businesses, hear the latest industry insight and share ideas with their peers. These will be our last Member Meetups of 2026, so if you haven’t joined us this year, now’s your chance. Come along to hear what’s happening across the sector, exchange perspectives and help inform the conversations and priorities we focus on when we return in 2027. Register for your local meetup now. 👉 bit.ly/4sJIhOe

🚨Sold out in just one day! Our free member workshop, The gift of time, has filled up in record time. In partnership with Curo, we’ll be exploring how Microsoft Copilot can help recruitment businesses save time, streamline everyday tasks and focus on what matters most. Missed out? You can join the waiting list in case a space becomes available. bit.ly/47yPb04 #Recruitment #AI #MicrosoftCopilot

Does every job that asks for a degree really need one? In the latest #TalkingRecruitment, Matthew Burney from Indeed joins Maxine Bligh to discuss skills-based hiring, apprenticeships and recognising transferable skills. 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/491w1jK

Experience teaches you a lot in recruitment. But what about the legislation behind your decisions? The best practices that protect your clients and candidates? The commercial knowledge that helps you deliver better results? An #RECQualification helps you connect experience with professional expertise, giving you the knowledge and confidence to approach your role with greater authority. Whether you're building your foundations or developing your skills further, there's a qualification to support your next step. Don't just learn on the job. Build your professional knowledge with the REC. Explore REC Qualifications today 👉bit.ly/3IT6BID

💫This is what we come together for! 👏The applause. The excitement when the winners are announced.🥳 The colleagues cheering each other on. 🍾The celebrations that continue long after the ceremony. The #RECAwards26 are about more than trophies. They’re about recognising the people behind recruitment’s success and celebrating an industry that keeps moving forward, even in challenging times. On 5 November, we’ll be back together at the InterContinental London – The O2 to celebrate the very best of recruitment, with magician and presenter Ben Hanlin bringing his own touch of magic to the evening. 🪄 We’re counting down to a night of recognition, celebration and some unforgettable moments. Who else is getting excited? #RECAwards #RECAwards2026

The latest ONS figures show a mixed picture for UK hiring. Employment is up, but falling vacancies suggest employers remain cautious. We're calling for action in the Budget to boost business confidence and support hiring. Read our response: bit.ly/3WBR35O