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Recruitment agencies take strain in uncertain job market, reveals new REC research

New research from the REC's Research Unit has shown agencies are beginning to pick up most of the strain generated by the current uncertainty within the jobs market. The Key Recruitment Trends 2007 report, which contains the key findings of last year’s monthly tracking research, identified the fact that agencies were acting as “shock absorbers” in providing the labour market with flexibility during the present economic period.

The Kent 2020 Vision Conference and Exhibition

Noticing the lack of representation of professional agencies catering for management and senior executives in previous years we decided to 'take the plunge' and attend this year. It is estimated that there were 4000 visitors to the event, and it certainly felt like most of them came to see us! To all those who took the time to talk to us, whether seeking personnel, a new job or simply some advice, thank you.

Budget Hits Recruitment

The REC are dismayed at removal of the staff hire concession. The VAT Staff Hire Concession and the Business Brief 10/04 concession allowing “VAT on margin only” will be withdrawn from 1 April 2009.

New Employment Bill will help crack down on rogue employers, says REC

The Government today published the Employment Bill aimed at toughening penalties for rogue employers who pay under the minimum wage. It also seeks to strengthen the powers of the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate.

Concerns over work-life balance

Workers are still finding it hard to achieve a balance between their job and their personal lives, new research suggests.

Top Results in REC Exams for KHR Consultants

We are delighted to announce that Kings Hill Recruitment Consultants Amanda James and Jo Pullinger achieved top results in their recent studies. They achieved a Distinction and a Merit in their Certificate in Recruitment Practice exams. These studies are an excellent way for Consultants to demonstrate their professionalism, increase their knowledge and develop their careers in recruitment. A huge well done to both of you - we are very proud of your achievements.

Age is still a number which can result in discrimination

One year after the introduction of the age discrimination legislation it is clear that discrimination in the workplace persists. REC is a member of the Employers Forum on Age which discovered that 59% of workers have witnessed age discrimination in the last year. Interestingly though the legislation against this discrimination is well known, with 86% of people knowing that it is illegal to discriminate on the grounds of age.

Greater recognition of temporary employment needed to help 250,000 get back into work.

Tom Hadley, the REC’s Director of External Relations, comments: “There are a number of barriers that people who are disadvantaged in the job market need to overcome in order to find a job that works for them.

KES Consultant has a wild day out!

Imagine waking up to the sounds of the Serengeti as the sun rises over the plains. Zebra and wildebeest graze quietly, watched intently by rhino, giraffes, ostrich and a host of other beasts as they face up to the day. That’s exactly what happened when Kent Executive Search Consultant David Cotton enjoyed a fantastic overnight Safari as a guest of Managing Director, Bob O’Connor at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park.

Fundraising Event Results

Kent Executive Search sponsor Bob O’Connor, Managing Director of The John Aspinall Foundation.
Previously known as the Rhino Ride, the new 2007 'Totally Wild Challenge' run and cycle fundraising event for The John Aspinall Foundation started and finished inside Port Lympne Wild Animal Park on 8th September 2007.

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