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The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) is calling for sensible reform of non‑compete clauses rather than an outright ban on using them, as the government consultation closes.

Her comments on building realistic, in-demand skillsets that provide stability and long-term opportunity reflect a broader shift in workforce expectations as economic uncertainty and technological change reshape what it means to build a sustainable career.

Responding to today’s ONS labour market figures, James Cockett, senior labour market economist for the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, comments:

The ONS published its latest labour market figures this morning. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:

Taking a responsible approach to AI in recruitment

Jonathan Attia, CEO at Pluxee UK

Responding to the government setting out its proposals to modernise the way recruitment agencies are regulated, Neil Carberry, Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive, said:

By Mat Armstrong, CEO, Giant Screening

Responding to the government’s two announcements on reforms to apprenticeships, Shazia Ejaz, Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Campaigns Director, said:

Responding to government research on the impact of Tax-Free Childcare on the labour market participation of working parents, published today, Shazia Ejaz, Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Director of Campaigns, said:

Responding to the government confirming in a Parliamentary written answer yesterday that it will stick to the Implementation Roadmap timelines for the Employment Rights Act, Shazia Ejaz, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Director of Campaigns, said:

As UK unemployment hits 1.8 million and job vacancies fall below pre-pandemic levels, competition for roles has intensified dramatically. Ed Vigars, Operations Director at leading HR and recruitment specialist Gi Group UK, urges candidates to rethink their approach if they want to stay ahead.

Responding to today’s ONS labour market figures, James Cockett, senior labour market economist for the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, comments:

Worker confidence in AI use has plummeted by 18 percentage points since last year, according to new data from ManpowerGroup’s annual Global Talent Barometer. While 44% of workers now use AI regularly in their roles, confidence in using these tools dropped from 81% to just 63% this year.

Hinada Neiron, Head of Global Marketing & Alliances at aconso