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[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

Some wonderful #BTS captures of our set up for #RECLive26 tomorrow!! Can't wait to see you all here.

🎟️ Final places remain. Book now: https://t.co/OI1nAcrHVf

#RECLive26 #Leadership #Recruitment

🚨Important information for ticket holders!
If you're already attending, please complete the LinkedIn registration form that was emailed to you on Friday. Completing this before arriving at the venue will speed up your check-in process!

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

Employers are increasingly turning to temporary workers to maintain flexibility amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

The latest #ReportOnJobs found:

🔹 Permanent placements fell at the fastest rate since July 2025
🔹 Temporary billings rose at the strongest pace in over three years
🔹 Demand for permanent staff weakened, while temp demand stabilised
🔹 Candidate availability continued to increase

🔗https://t.co/T8XssMPf9X

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

Recruitment businesses face unique risks. That's why the REC partners with Marsh Commercial to offer specialist insurance designed for the recruitment sector.

REC members can access enhanced cover options and a 10% discount on recruitment agency insurance.

Find out more: https://t.co/AJQ9XhFgFL

#RECInsuranceServices

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

AI promises a lot.

But where is it actually creating value?

Next week at RECLive26, Georgina Huntley (ManpowerGroup), Dries De Coster (meet DWIGHT) and Alyx Peters (Network Recruitment Wales), alongside Maxine Bligh (REC) will tackle one of the biggest questions facing recruitment leaders today:

What's working, what's not, and what's next?

Expect honest discussion, practical examples and real-world insight from leaders who are navigating these challenges every day.

If you're looking for less hype and more substance, this is a session you won't want to miss.

🎟️ RECLive26 takes place next week. Book your place now: https://t.co/OI1nAcrHVf

#RECLive26 #AIinRecruitment #RecruitmentLeaders

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

A fantastic afternoon in Leeds on Tuesday for our latest REC–TRN Member Meetup.

It was great to bring together recruitment leaders from across Yorkshire and the Humber for an open discussion on the challenges, opportunities and trends shaping our industry in 2026.

A big thank you to Firefish Software for joining us and to all the members who contributed their insights, experiences and ideas. The value of these sessions comes from the conversations in the room, and this meetup was no exception.

From market conditions and policy developments to growth strategies and business performance, there was plenty to discuss and even more to take away.

Thanks to everyone who attended — Keep an eye out for upcoming sessions and join us at a member meetup near you 👉 https://t.co/jMgsAeCLZK

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

📸 Picture this.

Your team dressed up, celebrating together at the InterContinental London – The O2. 💃🕺
Your company name on the screen. 💫
The anticipation as the winner is announced. 🔔
The pride of being recognised among the very best in recruitment. 👑

That all starts with an entry. ☀️

⏰With the #RECAwards26 deadline next Friday, now is the time to tell your story, champion your people and put your achievements in the spotlight.

Enter now. https://t.co/bKTbz5j6ff

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

🎙️ In the latest #TalkingRecruitment podcast, @RECNeil is joined by Sarah Bishop (https://t.co/keDJUCYnay) and Guy Venables (@MaxUKnews) to discuss how recruiters, employers and employability organisations can work together to create pathways into meaningful careers.

🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/lW60GWzPrg
#RECPodcast #TalkingRecruitment

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

Upskilling isn’t just about adding credentials — it’s about becoming a more effective, confident, and trusted recruitment professional. #RECQualifications give you and your team the tools to operate at the highest standards, manage processes efficiently, and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients and candidates.

By investing in a qualification, you’re building practical knowledge in compliance, best practice, and ethical recruitment. It enhances decision-making, boosts credibility, and equips you to provide consistent, high-quality advice that makes a real difference in every placement.

Whether for yourself or your team, an REC qualification is a strategic step in professional growth and client impact. Enrol now 🚨👉 https://t.co/JF2d6MdGRf

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

What are employers really looking for?

Not the finished product, but people with the curiosity, resilience and willingness to learn.

In her latest article for FE News, our Director of Campaigns Shazia Ejaz explores why employers are increasingly hiring for potential as well as skills.

🔗 https://t.co/6ZERXMfLUr

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

Looking for the latest updates on the Employment Rights Bill?

Our hub brings together REC briefings, analysis and resources to help recruiters keep track of the Bill's progress and understand the potential impact on the labour market.

Find out more🔗https://t.co/VV0CbILdIp

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

🚨There are now less than two weeks to go until entries close for the #RECAwards26!!

Every year, the awards recognise the individuals and businesses setting the standard for excellence across recruitment — the innovators, leaders and high performers shaping the future of the industry.

📍The 2026 awards will be held at the InterContinental London – The O2, a stunning new venue in Greenwich with excellent travel connections and hotels nearby to suit a variety of budgets. Whether you’re planning a well-earned night out for your team or looking to celebrate a successful year together, the evening promises to be one to remember.

💫Don’t leave your entry until the final days. Get drafting now, showcase your achievements and give your team the recognition they’ve earned. 👉https://t.co/bKTbz5j6ff

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

Stay up to date with the latest developments in education recruitment at the REC's education sector meeting.

Topics include:
🔹 Updates on the Supply Teachers and Education Recruitment framework (RM6376)
🔹 Q&A with a Government Commercial Agency representative
🔹 The REC's Employment Rights Act campaign, including Guaranteed Hours proposals

📅 24 June 2026
🕐 13:00–15:00
💻 Online
🎟 Free for REC members

Book your place today. https://t.co/rEy06KPspG

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

From January 2027, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims will reduce from two years to six months, with further changes on the horizon.

Our latest two-part legal series examines the implications for employers.

Exclusively for REC members:
🔗 https://t.co/dp7PtxHjVF

#UnfairDismissal #EmploymentRightsAct

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

Next week, some of the most influential leaders in recruitment, staffing and talent will gather at the LinkedIn Experience Centre for #RECLive26.

The questions shaping the future of our industry won't be discussed in boardrooms alone. They'll be debated in this room. AI. Growth. Skills. Leadership. The future value of recruitment. The economic outlook. The opportunities ahead.

If you're responsible for the direction of your business, this is where you'll gain perspective, challenge your thinking and hear how other leaders are responding to the same pressures and opportunities.

Don't be the person hearing about the conversations afterwards.

🎟️ Limited places remain. Book now: https://t.co/OI1nAcrHVf

#RECLive26 #Leadership #Recruitment

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

Applications for REC Board and committee roles close at 09:00 on Monday 1 June.

We're looking for people who can bring strategic insight and leadership experience to help shape the future of the recruitment industry.

Roles include:
• Independent Non-Executive Director
• Independent committee members
• Committee roles for REC members

Apply by Monday: https://t.co/6wILLrNcV1

#Recruitment #Governance

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

💫Big achievements deserve a big stage.

📍For 2026, the REC Awards will take place at the InterContinental London – The O2, offering an incredible backdrop for the biggest night in recruitment. Set beside the world-famous O2 Arena, this year’s event is shaping up to be one to remember.

⏰❗If your team has put in the work over the past year, now’s the time to celebrate them properly. Enter the REC Awards 2026 and put your business in the room with the very best in the industry.

Don't leave it too late! Enter now 👉https://t.co/bKTbz5j6ff

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

#JobsOutlook: Employers still plan to hire, but confidence in the decision-making environment has weakened.

Hiring outlooks for both permanent and temporary roles remained positive in February–April 2026, though sentiment eased slightly from the previous quarter.

Key findings:
📉 Confidence in the UK economy fell to net: -43%
📊 Short-term permanent hiring sentiment: net: +5%
📈 Medium-term permanent hiring sentiment rose to net: +7%
📉 Short-term temporary hiring sentiment fell to net: +2%

Read more: https://t.co/FYTeGAH7q5

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On today’s Alan Milburn report on youth worklessness, REC’s Shazia Ejaz said: “This is a reminder that we need business, government and education providers to go harder at the problem and work more closely together.”
https://t.co/RPHYWvcX2X

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

The countdown to #RECLive26 is officially on.

On 9 June, recruitment leaders from across the industry will come together at the LinkedIn Experience Centre, London for a focused day of leadership insight, commercial discussion and valuable networking.

This year’s agenda tackles some of the biggest issues shaping the future of recruitment:
✔ AI and operational efficiency
✔ Economic and labour market outlooks
✔ Leadership and growth
✔ Skills and workforce transformation
✔ The future value of recruitment services

More than anything, #RECLive26 is about bringing the right people into the room — leaders looking for meaningful discussion, practical ideas and honest perspectives from peers and experts alike.

With only two weeks to go and demand for places remaining high, now is the time to secure your ticket.

🎟️ Don’t leave it too late to book — with limited places remaining, you risk missing out on being part of this year’s Leaders Summit: https://t.co/OI1nAcrHVf

[Recruitment & Employment Confederation @RECmembers]

Protecting your recruitment business means understanding the risks unique to the sector.

In partnership with Marsh Commercial, REC Insurance Services provides you with tailored insurance protection to suit the needs of the recruitment industry.

As an REC member, you’ll enjoy benefits such as reduced policy excesses, enhanced policy cover, and discounted premiums. REC members can also enjoy a special 10%* discount on recruitment agency insurance.

Simply visit https://t.co/uyPeyPFESO or call 0330 818 7634.

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