REC re-iterates call on Government to work closely with recruiters

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has re-emphasised the importance of Government working closely with the private recruitment sector to assist people who are considering getting back into the job market.

Commenting on the publication of the CBIís response to the welfare reform Green Paper, Tom Hadley, the RECís Director of External Relations said: ìAny recruiter will tell you that itís a lot cheaper to recruit locally, than having to advertise nationally or internationally to fill posts.

ìBut the reality is that itís a tight labour market with recruiters fighting to get their hands on good candidates. The REC believes that this front line experience of the labour market is the key to unlocking the potential of those who are not in work. Recruitment agencies can play a vital role in not only finding work but also identifying what training is needed to make a candidate attractive to a future employer.î

Tom Hadley continued: ìHowever this is only going to be possible if future welfare to work services make full use of the opportunities of temporary work. Our research shows 1.3 million people are placed into temporary jobs every week.

ìTemporary jobs could provide a route back into full employment for many who have not worked for many years easing the transition into work. Temporary jobs will also provide these new workers with a variety of new experiences before they settle into a career.

ìThe REC calls on the Government to work with the private recruitment sector to get increasing numbers of people into work rather than bow to trade union campaigns to introduce further legislation on temporary work, which would ultimately restrict job opportunities.î

The full REC response to the Green Paper on welfare reform can be downloaded from here