The enhanced offering for members of the two influential organisations will further raise standards, drive performance and create a stronger, more sustainable industry.
The REC is the most authoritative trade body in recruitment and employment. It is a trusted voice on compliance, training, policy, professional standards and market insight. Governments and public institutions rely on the REC to help create a better-functioning labour market, and these links give the REC a unique position of being able to stand up for recruiters with clients, regulators and the media.
TRN brings a complementary strength as a leading community and advisory network for recruitment business leaders. Its focus on strategy, operational excellence, leadership development and peer collaboration enables recruitment businesses to perform at their best and respond confidently to changing market dynamics.
Together, the two organisations aim to give recruitment leaders the knowledge, tools, protection and insight they need to build better businesses that deliver exceptional results for clients, candidates and the wider economy.
Paying members of both organisations will benefit from a strengthened joint offer built around each organisation’s specialist expertise. TRN members will gain access to select REC insights, market intelligence and essential updates that inform strategic decision-making. REC Corporate members will be able to access TRN’s performance-focused digital resources, tools and thought leadership.
Advisory support, strategic guidance and peer-to-peer collaboration will continue to sit within each organisation’s direct membership experience.
Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of the REC, said:
“We are the essential sector – helping people build careers and clients to grow. For almost 100 years, the REC and its predecessor bodies have helped recruiters build great businesses fulfilling this noble purpose. Our work on learning, standards, campaigning and research for the profession has no equal – but we know times are changing. This new partnership builds on great new initiatives like the REC Academy, bringing more business support content to our members, and more insight to those engaged with The Recruitment Network. Firms who engage with both of us will have everything they need for the next stage of growth in this wonderful sector. “
Maxine Bligh, Chief Membership & Innovation Officer REC
“Our partnership with TRN expands the support and expertise available to members, adding comprehensive business advice resources, expert-led webinars and a wider peer network. This collaboration reflects our commitment to equipping members and their clients with the capabilities needed to capitalise on future economic recovery.”
James Osborne, Co-Founder of The Recruitment Network
“The recruitment industry is on the cusp of a new era driven by technology, data and evolving client expectations. This partnership ensures that change works for the industry, not to it. By combining TRN’s innovation and performance insights with the REC’s trusted leadership on standards and market leading campaigns and insight, we can help every recruitment business adapt, evolve and grow with confidence.”
Gordon Stoddart, Co-Founder of The Recruitment Network
“Recruitment businesses today want both strategic guidance and practical tools. This collaboration delivers both. It brings together two organisations’ expertise united by a single vision: to help recruiters build businesses that are more resilient, more profitable and more respected.”
An industry partnership to support recruiters and employment businesses
Recruitment contributes more than £44 billion to the UK economy each year, employing hundreds of thousands of professionals who play a vital role in connecting people with opportunity. This partnership signals a shared commitment to the long-term health and credibility of the industry.
By aligning their strengths, the REC and TRN will be even stronger in championing higher standards of professionalism while helping agencies improve productivity, performance and profitability. The partnership will also enable better data sharing, joint events, and deeper collaboration on salary benchmarking, research and education to ensure the UK recruitment profession remains globally competitive.
About the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)
The REC is the voice of the recruitment industry, speaking up for great recruiters. We drive standards and empower recruitment businesses to build better futures for great candidates and themselves. We are champions of an industry which is fundamental to the strength of the UK economy.
Find out more about the Recruitment & Employment Confederation at www.rec.uk.com.
