In its drive to recognise and reward high achievers, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has pioneered the first audit scheme for the recruitment industry. By passing the REC audit, Lifeline Personnel, providers of administrative and clerical staff based in central London, are demonstrating regulation compliance to the highest possible standards.
Hundreds of job seekers and human resources professionals use recruitment services every day and they should have a guaranteed measure of quality. REC advises jobseekers and purchasers of recruitment solutions to look for the REC audited logo.
Speaking about the scheme Gareth Osborne, Managing Director, REC says, ìCongratulations to Lifeline. They have set a high standard and are a fantastic example to other recruitment agencies, demonstrating that they commit to best practice and can prove it.î
Commenting on their success, Kim-Marie Freeston, Managing Director of Lifeline added ìLifeline holds several contracts to supply the NHS, so we are no strangers to being audited, but it is gratifying to have our high standards confirmed by our professional body. It is a useful process that I would recommend to any agency.î
The REC audit will compliment the DTIís inspectorate. But with 11 inspectors and 14,000 outlets, chances of being inspected are slight. The REC audit is made up of 125 auditable criteria to ensure compliance with EAA 1973 and Conduct Regulations of 2003, as well as REC Code of Good Recruitment practice. The audit examines a vast range of areas including: policy and certification requirements, work seeker registration, terms of engagement for temporary employees, payment to and from the worker.
Lifeline Personnel pass the new audit scheme for the recruitment industry
In its drive to recognise and reward high achievers, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has pioneered the first audit scheme for the recruitment industry
