Opinion

  • REC responds to Vince Cable speech to Liberal Democrat conference

    Responding to announcements made by Business Secretary Vince Cable today in his speech at Liberal Democrat conference about a new enquiry into workers’ rights, Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s chief executive Kevin Green says...

  • Response to David Cameron's speech where he referenced recruitment agencies recruiting exclusively from overseas

    In response to David Cameron's speech where he referenced recruitment agencies recruiting exclusively from overseas, REC Head of policy Kate Shoesmith said

  • Self-employed drivers and construction workers urged to review working arrangements

    Contractor financial services specialist Outsauce is urging self-employed individuals working in the driving and construction sectors to seek an expert independent review of their working arrangements.

  • Is the Employer Brand Going Social?

    A bad recruiting experience can burn bridges not only with candidates, but also with their circles. You never know where you’ll find the smart and talented candidate your company needs -- and, with the skills gap ever widening, your company can’t really afford to block off potentially huge segments of the talent pool. After all, a bad experience or a disgruntled tweet can quickly go viral

  • Comment: Indeed.com comment on today's ONS Labour stats

    David Rudick, VP International Markets, Indeed.com

  • Why choose flat-fee online recruitment?

    Recruitment agencies are a very popular method of finding work. They act as a kind of middleman between candidates and employers, their aim being to match one with the other to create the perfect fit.

  • Big Data: A threat or opportunity for online recruiters

    By Craig Aston, managing director of Cheshire-based Flo Software Solutions

  • Lydia Fearn, Barclays Corporate and Employer Solutions, reaction to the Pensions Guidance Consultation announcement

    Lydia Fearn, Head of DC Investment Consulting at Barclays Corporate & Employer Solutions said

  • Zero hours or zero benefit

    Helena Woodward-Vukcevic, Employment Solicitor at law firm Hart Brown, comments on the proposed ministerial plans to impose sanctions on jobseekers refusing to accept zero hours roles

  • Comment: Pension charge cap from Barclays C&ES

    Lydia Fearn, Investment Consultant at Barclays Corporate & Employer Solutions

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