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Flexible Work Commission Hold First Meeting

The REC’s flexible work commission, which was launched at the end of last year, held their first meeting this week. The meeting was attended by a number of leading recruiters as well as contractor groups the PCG and FCSA. The … Continue reading

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REC Confirm Strong Temporary Job Market In JobsOutlook

Following a report into the impact of the Agency Workers Regulations, the REC have also reported that hiring intentions for temporary positions remains strong in their latest JobsOutlook. This is at a time whilst many employers are becoming increasingly cautious, … Continue reading

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AWR Still Having A Low Impact On Contractors

With many recruiters anticipating a fall in contractor jobs it was interesting to note that the REC have again revealed that despite the burden of the Agency Workers Regulations, the demand for contractors remains strong. Whilst they admitted that there … Continue reading

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Postponed IR35 Forum Meeting Indicates Progress

The decision to postpone the latest IR35 Forum meeting could indicate progress on the proposals being looked at to improve IR35 administration. HMCR confirmed that the meeting originally scheduled for January 18th has been moved to the 21st February following … Continue reading

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Contractor Jobs Fell At The End Of 2011

Contractor jobs are reported to have fallen in December, according to the REC and KMPG’s latest Report on Jobs. This put the demand for temps in the same position as permanent jobs, which have fallen for the last three months. … Continue reading

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Recruiters Anticipating Fall In Contractor Jobs

As reported earlier this week, the Agency Workers Regulations came into play following the first 12 week period last month. Whilst it was initially thought to have not had much of an impact, a number of leading recruitment groups believe … Continue reading

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Recruiters Facing AWR Issues With Employers

The Agency Workers Regulations, which came into force on October 1st, recently saw the first 12 week period pass; which means that for many temporary and contract workers the regulations now come into play. Despite this point coming in the … Continue reading

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REC Expect 2012 To Be A Challenging Year

As we begin 2012 there has already been a stark prediction from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) who expect a further deterioration of the jobs market and unemployment to rise to around 2.85m. These views have been … Continue reading

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Flexible Work Commission Launched To Support Contractors

As part of their commitment to support UK recruiters, employers and workers, the REC have launched a ‘Flexible Work Commission’ in order to direct their recommendations and expert advice to the Government. A number of leading recruitment and contractor based … Continue reading

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Impact Of AWR On Higher End Contractors

With the Agency Workers Regulations due to be reviewed next year the Recruitment and Employment Confederation recently met with the Interim Management Association (IMA) to discuss the impact of the AWR on higher end contractors and temporary workers. Following discussions … Continue reading

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