The costs and complexity of the ‘government knows best’ approach taken to guaranteed hours rules will hold back hiring at a critical time for workers, companies and the UK economy, warns the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), as the government’s consultation on the proposal closes this week.
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The Green Block (TGB) is strengthening its commitment to social value through its partnership with not-for-profit organisation No Going Back, helping individuals leaving prison rebuild their lives through meaningful, long-term employment.
lmost two-fifths (39%) of UK employers would hire a professional without meeting them face-to-face, new research from global talent solutions partner Robert Walters finds.
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A survey of 57 UK recruitment and compliance leaders has found that 11 of them, all at firms of 25 people or fewer, had not heard of the changes to right to work checks taking effect on 1 October 2026. Only 22 of the 57 could explain what changes.
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has warned that guaranteed hours reforms could make it harder for health and social care providers to fill staffing gaps at short notice, threatening service resilience, continuity of care and ultimately patient outcomes.
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has warned that guaranteed hours reforms could make it harder for health and social care providers to fill staffing gaps at short notice, threatening service resilience, continuity of care and ultimately patient outcomes.
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