REC response to ONS labour market figures, December 2024
The ONS has published its latest labour market statistics this morning. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:
Recruitment is on an exciting growth trajectory, but these factors will determine its continued success in 2025
Despite the chaos and economic downturn brought by the Covid-19 pandemic – the recruitment industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience and potential for growth.
Labour plans crackdown on employment rights violations – immigration legal expert response
Companies exploiting cheap foreign labour will be punished under new laws. A crackdown on bosses who fail to pay overseas workers minimum wage has been announced as the latest net migration figures are released.
CIPD welcomes 'Get Britain Working' plans to tackle economic inactivity and boost workforce inclusion
However, it also calls for a greater ambition from government to boost the profile of apprenticeships and build better links between employers and jobcentres
REC response to agency reforms announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary
Responding to reforms announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting this morning that include a possible ban on agency use for some roles, Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:
ONS UK Labour market statistics: comment from eFinancialCareers' CEO
eFinancialCareers is a leading financial services and tech careers platform, connecting qualified candidates with aspirational employers around the world.
REC response to ONS labour market figures, November 2024
The ONS has published its latest labour market statistics this morning. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:
